Can IQ be measured at home?

Question

I'm a 55 year old woman who remembers at the age of a teen I was given some kind of IQ test and later told that I had a really high IQ. Of course I do not remember that number now. I have no clue as to what may be considered low, average or high as a matter of fact. So, I'm just a little curious to know if anyone has some kind of "at home test" that one might give themselves to determine their IQ? Thanks.

Answer 1

Sure, there's a few good sites online where you can get an IQ test. Tickle is one, there's a few others.
http://web.tickle.com
also put online IQ test in your search window and you'll come up with a good selection.
I see some of the answers you're getting reflect myths about IQ tests. It has recently been found that the brain can heal and repair itself to a certain extent, perhaps even grow new cells, so it is no longer accepted as true that age related mental decline is inevitable or irreversible. The better IQ tests measure problem solving ability and the ability to make connections between various kinds of information. These skills do indeed transfer into life. People with higher IQ's do tend to do better in business and in life, our current cheif of state notwithstanding. It is true that some people with very high IQ's may lack social skills and "common sense", but this is not universally true, in fact, people like this are said to have "Asperger's Syndrome", a neurological dysfunction on the autism spectrum.
Originally IQ was a measure of "mental age" and used to evalutate mentally challenged children. Nowdays, however, IQ tests for adults are not scaled to age. Instead, they are scaled to compare with the average for populations, and being higher along the curve means you are that many percentage points higher than average. The traditional IQ test is scaled with a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 10 or 15, so an IQ over 140 or so means you'e in the top 2%, depending on the mean and sd for the test in question.

Answer 2

Well..that's a toughie. If you don't want to take an on-line test, you're really limited. Paper tests cost money, and I'm not sure how you could get a hold of a legitimate test like the Stanford-Binet for home use. Even then, grading an IQ test isn't as simple as counting the number of numbers correct and determining your IQ. The test is normed for a certain age group and if you fall below that age then your age is factored into the equation. I think your best bet is to find a reputable on-line test, but if that won't work for you, why don't you talk to your counselor at school. They're usually responsible for testing, although, unless they think your IQ is really low (or really high if there is a gifted program at your school), I don't think they'll give you a test. Still, wouldn't hurt to ask! __________ P.s. I was considering MENSA too but I think there test is pass or fail, so you won't get an exact number. Just FYI, MENSA is the pee-wee league of High IQ societies. You could check out the Mega Test from the Mega Society, I think it's a paper test.

Answer 3

Hi. IQ is Intelligence Quotient and was once a comparative number against peers your age. The formula was IQ = 100 * (mental age/actual age) or 100 * (your score/average score of your age group). A 10-year-old who scored as high as the average 13-year-old, for example, would have an IQ of 130 (100*13/10). It is more generalized now against the larger population.

IQs are a measure of knowledge, not potential for intelligence as intended. They are a sign of conditioning and perspective. Many IQ tests even Tickle, et al, still use a lot of visual pattern recognitions. 100 is the baseline for average. I believe it peaks out in the 158-ish range (Einstein and many other classic geniuses were relegated to have been off the charts or unmeasurable) and mine was 148ish. I've taken home tests before and came up with similar numbers, but what I am saying is I don't put much stock in them.

Case in point, my nephew was tested with a below average IQ. I coached my sister and within a year, he was one of the top students in his class. What does that say about IQ against his peers?

If you are looking for a challenge and validation of intelligence, check out Mensa (www.mensa.org). If you are good at those intuitive type tests, this is the test for you.

Best wishes!

Answer 4

IQ is not age based, and is believed to remain relatively stable over the years if there are no extenuating factors such as disease, brain damage, etc.

Unfortunately there is no real IQ test that you can do at home. A real IQ test must be administered by a psychologist. However there are on line tests that you can do. They are not real IQ tests and do not give real IQ scores, but they can be fun to do and they tel us something about ourselves. The High IQ Society and Mensa are two on line sites that seem to be well recognized.

Average IQ falls within the range 85 to 115, low average to high average. I am including links to High IQ, Mensa, and to a couple of sites that discuss IQ scores and intelligence. I hope this helps.

Answer 5

You can try iqtest.com; or just type in IQ test on google and several sites come up. Most of these sites base your iq on how fast you can get the right answer. We studied these in college. As a 55 yr old woman...I'm sure your common sense and world knowledge IQ is a heck of alot higher then a 21 yr old know it all ;)

Answer 6

Your IQ will have decreased significantly, because brain cells die all the time (and more so when alcohol is drunk), and unlike other body cells, cannot replace themselves.

There are no at-home IQ tests...but the time to complete a Sudoku is a good way to measure your brainpower. By "no" I mean none that are accurate. The Tickle is not accurate either, as I received a 167 on it. I may be very smart, but maybe not that smart.

Answer 7

try tickle.com, they have a lot of those type of test. Your IQ probably won't be the same today as it was back then though. IQ changes with age and generation. The test changes through out the generations, and there are many, many different versions of the test.

Answer 8

Yes, although racial and cultural differences in IQ are very small
when compared to the range of genetics differences within each group. Research has suggested, for example, that differences between mean intelligence test scores for black and white Americans may be due to differences in parental education, nutrition, health care, schools, and motivation for doing well on the test.
Giftedness is often defined as having an intelligence of 120 to
130 or higher.

David Wechsler designed intelligence tests made up of items that are appropriate for a wide range of ages.
There are three main types of Wechsler intelligence tests:
Wechsler Pre-school and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) - 3-7 years
Wechsler Intelligence scale for Children (WISC) - 7-16 years
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) - 16 years and over
The first was the Wechsler-Bellevue Intelligence Scale (Wechsler, 1939).
Replaced 1955 by the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS).

If you're ready to sit in front of the computer for a few minutes
here are a couple of websites that I've used in the past. Have Fun
http://www.mensa.org
http://www.tickle.com
http://www.psychologicaltesting.com

Answer 9

the number would be irrevelant since it's aged based. and i believe it actually stops at the age of 16, theory being a dumb one - you stop learning. ideally though an iq test doesn't test anything more than memory. the smartest people that do the best on the test (and there is a way to study for them), are often the dumbest in regaurds to real world situations. but there are online tests you can take, it's a ball park figure, but it won't shed much light on things.

Answer 10

Here is a FREE online site called TICKLE...all you need to do is make a screen name and password. You get FREE results that will help gauge your IQ. Also they have other tests you can take. I have found this site to often be fun and intriguing. Take Care