Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon originally wanted to measure the intelligence of French schoolchildren in order to:

Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon originally wanted to measure the intelligence of French schoolchildren in order to:

1. Identify students who were struggling: The primary goal of Binet and Simon was to identify students who were not benefiting from the Paris public school system.

2. Develop a method to differentiate instruction: Once these students were identified, Binet and Simon believed that different teaching methods could be used to ensure their academic success.

3. Provide equal opportunities for all students: By identifying struggling students and providing them with the help they needed, Binet and Simon hoped to give all students, regardless of their intellectual abilities, the opportunity to succeed in school.

4. Influence educational policy: The results of their intelligence tests were also used to argue for changes in French educational policy.