What is a normal IQ for a eleven year old?

Answer 1

IQ is a complex topic, and you should be warned not to put too much weight on what someone tells you your IQ is. It is, after all, just a number and while it can be useful, its uses are few. The basic concept of IQ is that it is stable for any given individual throughout life. This means that a properly determined IQ at the age of 11 should reflect the person's IQ throughout life. Again, don't be taken in by the lure of the IQ, whether the number you have been given is on the high side or on the low side.

According to the basic theory, the average IQ is 100. Virtually all of the standard IQ assessment tools are statistically built to reflect this. Different IQ measurement tools differ, but they usually have a standard deviation of around 10 or 15. A standard deviation can be roughly thought of a significant jump, up or down, from the average of 100. A large proportion of people in the general population have IQ's between 90 and 110, or between 85 and 115. Again, the size of a standard deviation can be different, depending on the tool that was used to assess the individual.

If your IQ is not far from 85 and you have your heart set on being the next Einstein or Steven Hawking, you are almost certainly going to have some frustrations in your study and profession pursuits. Likewise if you have an IQ of 140 and you think being a file clerk will adequately challenge you professionally. Put it all in perspective and go for things that satisfy and enrich you. Happiness and success in life DO NOT depend in any way on your IQ. They depend on how you use what you have.

Answer 2

A normal IQ score for an eleven-year-old typically falls within the range of 90-110, which is considered average. IQ tests are designed to measure cognitive abilities relative to others in the same age group.