Elsbeth Stern
Elsbeth Stern is a distinguished learning researcher affiliated with ETH Zurich, known for her expertise in education evaluation and cognitive testing. She has been a vocal advocate for reforms in the Swiss education system, particularly in regard to the admission processes for secondary schools, arguing for the replacement of traditional entrance exams with intelligence tests to better assess student potential and promote equity among applicants.
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Elsbeth Stern argues that IQ tests do not measure a person's worth but rather a central ability.
Menschliche Intelligenz vs. KI: Werden wir immer dümmer?
Switzerland· 2025-12-26
Elsbeth Stern is a prominent psychologist and intelligence researcher who criticized the study co-authored by Rost and Osterloh.
kontroverse Studie zu Studentinnen bestätigtSwitzerland· 2025-07-25
Elsbeth Stern is a professor at ETH Zurich and focuses on educational research in mathematics and natural sciences.
«30 Prozent gehören nicht ans Gymnasium»Switzerland· 2025-02-28
Elsbeth Stern is a researcher at ETH who advocates for banning private preparation courses for the gymnasium entrance exam.
«Wir müssen viele Schüler und Eltern enttäuschen»Switzerland· 2025-02-28