Francis Galton was the first to try and develop tests of intelligence and his work influenced James Cattell in America, yet as a practical matter Galton's tests of intelligence were:

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Galton's tests of intelligence were not successful and did not lead to any significant developments in educational reform. In fact, his approach to intelligence testing was heavily criticized and it wasn't until later researchers such as Alfred Binet that more valid and reliable tests were developed.

Francis Galton Was the First to Try and Develop Tests