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A proper test, properly administered will provide a numerical value, score or quotient which is an indicator of a person's ability to learn. That number is based on the assumption that 100 is the average of the world's population (the mean, median and mode). On this scale, 68 percent of the population will score between 90 and 110, and all are considered to have an average or normal IQ. Those scoring between 80 and 90 are generally classed as low normal, while those with scores falling between 110 and 120 would be classified as high normal and the range or population scoring between 80 and 120 make up 95 percent of a total population. The next grouping each contain only 1.5 percent of the population and the academic community terms them as either challenged or gifted. Only one percent will test with scores above 140 or below 60, and in either case, it is time for a new battery of tests, administered by different skilled psychologists in an effort to isolate a true score. Neither one percent group, genius or severely impaired will function well in a traditional academic setting. Both require special handling to insure that socialization skills are made available, normal life skills become routine and that they are able to contribute to a better world. No quick test or internet test has any validity. Mensa is highly over-rated. A Phi Beta Kappa Key is respected but ignored. A Rhodes scolarship or a Harvard Magna cum Laude deserves recognition, a solid 4.0 GPA is routine. IQ and education are not related. Success and intelligence are not related. Success and education are not related. An exceptional IQ can be an impediment, and some hide their IQ's in an attempt to blend in to normal or average society. A few try to exploit this advantage. Most people have seen the exploitation of those who are unable to learn. an IQ is just that, a measurement of the ability to learn, Perhaps in some distant rainforest, in some part of the African bush-country. the depths of the Amazon Basin or in the far reaches of Siberia there exists somone who would score in the 190's and the world ignores him or her. What about the millions killed in the genocides of the past.

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The average IQ of a pre-teen is around 90-110, similar to the general population. IQ scores can vary among individuals, and it's important to remember that IQ is just one measure of cognitive abilities.


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Although everyone thinks it's Steven Hawking with an IQ or slightly over 200, it's actually Marilyn vos Savant with and IQ of 228. Please be sure to note however, that results can very from test to test and from day to day. There is no set way to measure intelligence as there are too many aspects to take into account (memory, problem-solving, etc), so don't put too much faith in your IQ rating. You could easily score 140 on an IQ test and still seem dumber than the dog next door. :-)


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Hi I think one of the problems with the IQ test is you need to be careful where you get it. If you just search on line because you want to take one more or less for fun, be aware that most people who provide stuff for free on line are actually trying to sell you something. SO you could download an IQ test that shows, surprise! that you are not very good at math. They then try to sell you a course to make you a wizard at math. The IQ test has been around and fiddled with by smart people for a long time, so by now a real IQ test is probably fairly accurate at revealing your IQ. The question is, what does it really reveal? An IQ of 70 would get you into a special ed class and an IQ of 150 means you can get into MENSA with all the NASA scientists. But it doesn't reveal much else about you. If you really want to know your IQ, I suggest you go to a professional psychologist, or email a professor in psychology at your local university and ask him for the source of a reliable IQ test. Phil