2 years ago, in gr.9 i did a test on tickle.com. my results said my IQ was 115. at the end of gr. 10, i did one from a different source (don't know which). my results were 129. so know i'm wondering if i can rely on the results. is it even possible to have such a high IQ jump in one year?
2007-08-17 05:10:09 · 7 answers · asked by evy 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
so if they are neither reliable or valid, how would you suggest i find out my IQ?
2007-08-17 05:18:15 · update #1
You can take a legitimate IQ test through Mensa or a psychologist. But why do you care so much? Intelligence, in the grand scheme of things, is inconsequential.
2007-08-17 05:55:07 · answer #1 · answered by quepie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In theory IQ scores are not supposed to change with either age or education although they may vary for a number of reasons.
Some students give up, others are ill or nervous when they take the test. Some say that they are culturally or sexually biased.
Many believe that IQ scores are not valid. That is they do not measure what they are supposed to measure.
My own view is that they are valuable and that a high score does indicate intelligence and that a low score may be incorrect for the reasons mentioned above.
Some IQ tests are more reliable than others. You took two different tests and that may be one reason for the discrepancy in you scores.
Don't worry about it. Don't be fixated on the IQ test itself. Do as well as you can in school and lead a well rounded and healthy life.
2007-08-17 05:24:04 · answer #2 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your IQ score will differ on different tests. It just depends on what aspect and how broad the test is.
IQ is not a single strength. It covers visio spatial, maths and verbal ability along with a whole host of other reasoning and cognitive areas.
If you try Mensa you will find you are given a variety of timed tests on different aspects of IQ to give a properly measured IQ.
IQ tests show a level of thinking and a potential but it does not measure academic ability. If you have a high IQ then you have the potential to go places and attain thing but it is still related to the effort you are prepared to put in!!!
2007-08-17 05:20:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Online IQ tests are not valid or reliable. If you want a real score you will have to see a psychologist with experience in testing. Your school psychologist for example.
2007-08-17 08:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by hplss.rmntc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are neither reliable nor valid. Take the higher number -- it may mean you answered one question better than before.
2007-08-17 05:14:14 · answer #5 · answered by merrybodner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about as reliable as other stuff you find online. it may be the cynic in me, but I wouldn't put to much stock into the tickle.com tests. If you do them, do them for fun.
2007-08-17 05:18:09 · answer #6 · answered by The Corinthian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems to me that if you use the brain you got...you can do the work of a genius. Just don't give up.
2007-08-17 05:27:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋