i know iq is actually ur mental age so my brain is 1.2 times my age and crap... but the thing is that i got an iq testing softwere and it didnt ask me my age. i answered 40 questions in 30 min and it gave me my iq result as 120.
i went on the interent and took an iq test form tickle (or trickle i forgot the spelling), i entered my age at the end and it gave me 129.
my uncle says the average iq of a person is 130 so im dumb and all, but i checked the interent and it siad anyting above 110 iq is considered smart. and 120-130 is specially gifted or something. so anywas what do u think
2006-07-14 06:08:42 · 10 answers · asked by simpsons.megafan 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
I think your uncle is messing with you, maybe wants to prove a point - that IQ doesn't equal wisdom.
Experiential: In my public school system, an IQ of over 115 qualified you for the gifted ed program. Of course, the gifted ed program was crap, mostly teaching children to be elitists, which most of the kids readily accepted since most of these kids were ostracized by their peers....in no small part for having been identified publicly as "gifted" and removed from their normal classroom activities once a week in elementary school. Nice catch 22, huh?
Professional: There are several IQ tests in use. Some of them have been tested for validity (they measure what they say they measure) and reliability (they measure it accurately and/or reliably for different people). I suspect many of the "free IQ tests!" on the internet have not been tested. Even in the "real" IQ tests, there is some variability so it is not surprising that you got different scores with different tests. Also, even with the same test (a test/re-test situation), people's scores can vary just due to different personal circumstances, what we call normal human "error".
If you are interested in an assessment of your IQ, you might talk to your school guidance counselor to ask about how to get a legitimate (psychologically valid and reliable) IQ test administered by someone who is qualified to explain the results.
It is possible a test you have already taken as a student included an IQ test. This is what they used to do when I was in school - standardized testing with IQ tests thrown in during 4th grade.
btw, I had a nice high one at age 9 but I think mine has gone down as I've aged. So much for "gifted"! ;p
2006-07-14 06:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by perseph1 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Your uncle is not correct. My wife gives these tests. The average for an IQ test is 100. If your IQ is 120-129, you are far above average. The decide how intelligent you are based on how many standard deviations you are from the mean score of 100. To put this in perspective for you, a genius IQ would be somewhere around 145 or higher, while a person with an IQ below 70 would be considered mentally retarded.
However, you should be aware that an IQ test you take on the internet is often not as accurate as a longer, more detailed test given by a professional. You can use the internet tests to get a "rough" idea of your IQ, but it could be off by as much as 10 points. If you really want to know, find a professional to test you.
2006-07-14 13:19:03 · answer #2 · answered by BR 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, don't listen to your uncle, he doesn't know what he's talking about. Second, I would not pay much attention to on line IQ tests. Take them for fun, but don't think for a minute that this is the same as taking a real IQ test. This would be a proctored test, administered by a qualified professional. You've probably already been given one or more at school, and they would have your score on file. An IQ of 120 or above is a very competitive score. In most grading scales, a score of 120 would put you at the 88th or 89th percentile. Perhaps you might find this interesting and educational.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IQ
2006-07-14 13:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by PaulDrake 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that you are slightly above average...1.2 times your age, I don't know about that. If your age is much below 22 (as yours is), it's hard to guarantee the accuracy of any IQ test. People your age could get a higher score of around 6 points on a test the next day, assuming that they had never saw the test before, just from learning in a normal gradeschool class.
2006-07-14 13:14:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
this iq is fantastic at age 13 , i am 19 and my iq is 140
you have very good iq dont listen anybody who discourages you you could be the future Einstine . best of luck
if you want to give free iq tests visit http://iitjeedaily.tripod.com
and click its iq section
2006-07-14 13:16:20 · answer #5 · answered by PUNEET S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's above average for your age. The thing is, online I.Q. tests are not actual I.Q. tests. They're speed tests, designed for a quick result and aren't very accurate.
Mensa has the real-deal I.Q. test and that's what you need to take for a more accurate result.
2006-07-14 13:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't really gauge how smart you are on an IQ test from the Internet...I'm sure you have already heard, but Einstein had a terribly low IQ
2006-07-14 13:14:44 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
An IQ of 120 is good for ANY age!!!
Good for you!
2006-07-14 13:12:32 · answer #8 · answered by lil_sister58 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So smart and so fast, too. you try to type very fast and don't check the spelling after. I know you're smart but please take it easy.
2006-07-14 13:23:45 · answer #9 · answered by Tudor_ 22 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea that's good. your not stupid your smart :-)
2006-07-14 13:12:41 · answer #10 · answered by Chocolate Lover♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋