Source : https://www.nber.org/papers/w30566

Mais qu'entendent-ils vraiment par "basic skills" (compétences de base) ?

It is the capacity to understand, use, and reflect critically on written information, to reason mathematically and use mathematical concepts, procedures, and tools to explain and predict situations, and to think scientifically and draw evidence-based conclusions.

Comparons avec cette célèbre définition de l'intelligence de Linda Gottfredson :

Intelligence is a very general mental capability that, among other things, involves the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn quickly and learn from experience. It is not merely book learning, a narrow academic skill, or test-taking smarts. Rather, it reflects a broader and deeper capability.

Autant dire : le QI.