Is it worth it to take an IQ test?

While the interpretations on that are somewhat murky, it does suggest taking the test isn’t going to give you terrible information about your cognitive ability. In general, having more knowledge about your ability is important. While taking an IQ test may not give you exact figures, it does give you more information.

Is there a record of my IQ test?

Call the Registrar’s Office at the college or university where you attended or graduated; tell them you need a copy of any test scores in your file. American Mensa will accept either an official transcript or a letter signed by a school administrator.

What is the best age to take IQ test?

between ages 5 and 8
While you can test a child’s IQ as early as 2 years and 6 months of age, the results may not be accurate and may in fact change with age. The best time to test IQ in children is between ages 5 and 8.

What does 1 sigma mean on an IQ test?

The sigma metric is a measure of the spread of a ‘normal’ (bell shaped) distribution of some ability or property in a population – such as reaction time, income or IQ. The actual value of 1 sigma will depend on the test being used. For IQ tests, 1 sigma = 15 points.

What is a good IQ level to train for?

According to the data, a 1 sigma IQ level of 115 places someone just above the threshold (5). If you have a pre-training IQ below 115, the 1 sigma level of 115 (Smart Fraction level) is an ideal target to train for. This is a benchmark for becoming really exceptional.

What is the difference between 68\% and 95\% IQ?

The 68-95-99.7 rule tells us that 68\% of the population is between -1 and +1 sigma from the average; 95\% is between -2 and +2 sigma from the average; and 99.7\% is between -3 and +3 sigma from the average. For the example of IQ, 68\% of the population has an IQ between 85 and 115, and 95\% of the population is between an IQ of 70 and 130.

How many areas of intelligence are included in the IQ test?

In addition to offering your free general IQ, we offer an optional extensive analysis of your score, reporting your performance in 13 different areas of intelligence and revealing your key cognitive strengths and weaknesses.