what is a good score on a iq test?
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IQ Description% of Population\n130+Very superior2.2%\n120-129Superior6.7%\n110-119High average16.1%\n90-109Average50%\n80-89Low average16.1%\n70-79Borderline6.7%\nBelow 70Extremely low2.2%
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It's better to find out what the average score was for the particular IQ test you took, as all IQ tests are different.  They try to be as close to a standard as possible, but not all tests are created equal.  I scored something over 140 on one, but it may have been easier than the test you took.  I know that 120 was considered above average for the test I took.
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There are lots of fun IQ tests on-line.  You can also buy books of IQ tests at the larger book stores.  The MENSA organization publishes books of IQ tests.\n\nHowever, these tests will not truly give you what is accepted as an IQ score.  The two most recognized IQ tests are the Wechsler tests and the Standford Binet.  To do one of those you have to find someone who is qualified to do the test with you - you don't just sit and do it on your own.  Usually that person will be someone trained in assessment and may have a masters degree in counseling, testing, psychology, or sometimes education.  \n\nCheck with the couseling department at your local school or college or university for more information.  Someone there should be able to point you in the right direction for your area.  Be prepared to pay a good chunk of money to do the test - it won't be free.  However, if there is a university in your area that teaches masters students to administer these tests you may be able to volunteer to be one of their practice test takers.  Then it would be free.
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IQ Score is not everything u know. though i like taking them XP, they're fun, espcially when u see how they try to trick you or you understand why they're tricky, or when i realize taht i almost choose the wrong answer hahaha. ANYHOW.\n\nEinstein never took an iq test\n-------------------------------------------------------------\n\nTime and again the following question is posed: "What was Albert Einstein’s IQ?"\n\nThe intelligence quotient (IQ) is a measuring instrument for intellectual talent. The term was coined by the German psychologist and philosopher Wilhelm Stern (1871-1938) in 1912. The IQ is determined by the intelligence age (I A) in relation to the life age (L A) of the respective person. In standardized tests (IQ-tests), in which the general intelligence is tested, the I A is determined. The IQ can thus be calculated with the formula IQ = (I A/L A)*100. The analysis is done with the help of IQ scales which can, however, differ from each other. Thus the Americans for example use scales which admit IQ values of far more than 200. Thus the mean value of most scales is an IQ of 100. This value represents a normal talent. When indicating the respective IQ the used IQ scale which was used has to be indicated, too.\n\nExample of an IQ scale:\n\nIQ  Intelligence grade \nover 140 excellent \n120-139 very good \n110-119 good \n90-109 average, normal talent \n80-89 low \n70-79 very low \nunder 69 extremely low \n\nNow back to the question that was mentioned in the beginning concerning Einstein’s IQ.\n\nAs far as we known today, Albert Einstein has never done any IQ test. Thus his IQ is unknown!\n\nIn the 20ies scientists had tried to estimate the IQ of deceased personalities such as Mozart (1756-1791) and Goethe (1749-1832) by means of biographic data; thus they wanted to estimate Albert Einstein’s IQ, too. The value estimated for Einstein was between 160 and 180. But this rough estimation can not count as Einstein’s IQ!\n\nChildren also wanted to know Einstein’s IQ. Thus a ten-year-old girl wrote a letter to Einstein at the end of the 40ies which said:\n\n"…I’m writing to you because my cousin and I had a bet. He said you had 175 in entiledgence. And I said you had 190. Which one of us is right. … My inteligence is 145."\n\nBibliography:\n     \nAlice Calaprice Dear Professor Einstein\nAlbert Einstein's letters to and from children New York 2002
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My earlier response (when you asked this question before) indicated that different IQ tests have different scales of measurement.\n\nSo if you know someone with an IQ of 228 and you want to know what that means, you need to find out what instrument was used to give them that number.  Then find out what percentile that puts them in.  Or--perhaps simpler--ask them what percentile their IQ is in, rather than what their "score" is.\n\nThe only time I had an "official" IQ test done, my score was around 140.  But my score was also the highest possible on that (widely respected and widely used) test, placing me in the top 1%.  A score of 228 must have been given by a different testing instrument, and you need more information before you know anything about what it means.
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average iq is 100 , it is measured and adjusted to your age. So, I.Q. of 120 is above normal.
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This site has some good information:\nhttp://www.wilderdom.com/intelligence/IQWhatScoresMean.html\n\nQuick synopsis:\nOver 140 - Genius or near genius \n\n120 - 140 - Very superior intelligence \n\n110 - 119 - Superior intelligence \n\n90 - 109 - Normal or average intelligence \n\n80 - 89 - Dullness \n\n70 - 79 - Borderline deficiency \n\nUnder 70 - Definite feeble-mindedness
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It doesn't matter what grade you're in or how old you are. An IQ test does not determine your level of intelligence. It measures how easily you learn. Your IQ, if tested properly, should stay the same throughout your life. Oh, and a 126 is above average.
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A test score is just a number. A number by itself is fairly meaningless. You asked where 142 falls on the gifted scale. Most everyone would consider a score of 142 as highly gifted. The problem is that the number a child gets on an IQ test is not an absolute number. There is always a margin of error, which means the score could be higher or it could be lower by a certain number of points (depending on the test). In addition, the same child taking two different tests (WISC-IV and Otis Lennon, for example) will most likely end up with two different numbers (with two different margins for error). The numbers could be close, but they will still be different numbers. For instance, one number could be 142, while the other could be 133.
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Yes, having an IQ is good for any student.\n\nif you were to tell us WHAT your IQ is, we could better answer your question.  100, by definition is average.\n\nIQ is supposed to not change over time, so your age doesn't really enter into it.   As you get older, you accumulate more knowledge, but you are expected to.  So the ratio (IQ) stays the same.
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100 is by definition average, but it's all right here.\n\n\n\nhttp://www.intelligencetest.com/report/1.htm
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The average IQ is by definition 100.  Scores above 100 indicate a higher than average IQ and scores below 100 indicate a lower that average IQ.  The range from 85 to 115 is considered low average to high average.  Theoretically, scores can range any amount below or above 100, but in practice they do not meaningfully go much below 50 or above 150. \n\nI hope this helps.  Here is a link that discusses IQ scores in more detail.
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any test you get off the interweb is really all that trustworthy. now having said that, tickle.com has an iq exam and i got 142, but then again, iq test are utter bullsh*t
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You are normal, smart, and able to do well in regular classes.\n\nIQ is a measure of how fast you learn, and how well you are able to use the knowledge you do have (puzzle solving/logic, memory, etc.).\n\nIQ scores divide as follows:\n\n100 is average. Most people fall between 85 and 115 IQ.\n\n115 - 129 is high average/superior intelligence. These are people who are smart, and also still do very well with regular education classwork. Most people who make a difference in this world actually fall in this range of intelligence.\n\n130 and above is "gifted/genius" level. These are people who think so fast that they need specialized instruction to really meet their full potential. Many often struggle in regular classwork because they don't have the patience to deal with the relatively slow pace and constant repetition. Only 2% of the population is this intelligent. Some are able to use their rapid thinking process to make a big difference in whatever area they choose to apply themselves... others crash and burn because they can't deal that well with normal routine tasks.\n\nIQ's between 70 and 85 are "borderline" -- they aren't retarded, but they need additional instruction and support to succeed academically. Most are fine socially and in daily life skills.\n\nIQ's under 70 are Mentally Retarded -- they learn extremely slowly, both academically and socially, and have trouble with understanding how to use skills in different environments.
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The best answer is the most simplified form is:  A 120 IQ is just right for you.   \n\nHave you ever seen the movie "Forrest Gump?"  Take what you have (your IQ) and "RUN!! FORREST!! RUN!!"\n\nHave an AWESOME day!!\n\nCosmicKelly :)
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Generally, IQ tests have a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15.  Most people are between 85 and 115.  A person with an IQ of 130 or higher is considered to be a genius; a person with an IQ of 70 or below is considered to be mentally retarded.\n\nSpecifically, average is 100, and any score above 100 would be above average.
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It appears to be an IQ score. Here is the mapping of scores to percentile