Tabrett Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I'm curious to know the IQ's of the hive. I don't want you to post your name. It's not a contest to see who has the highest IQ. I have a theory that we are a group of smart cookies:D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I was tested in 4th grade. Do IQ's change? :tongue_smilie: Sadly, I think mine is probably lower now. I was really driven and competitive when I was in school, but these days it feels like I can barely remember my own name. :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I have no idea. And I'm scared to find out!:w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I'm curious to know the IQ's of the hive. I don't want you to post your name. It's not a contest to see who has the highest IQ. I have a theory that we are a group of smart cookies:D. I voted down a level from what I remember, just in case. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabrett Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 IQ's are suppose to stay in regular range. I know this doesn't always happen. It shouldn't change but maybe a few points for margin of error. Every time I take one, I stay in a +/- range of 5 points. This has been true from the scores I had in 9th grade and up (I don't know of my score when I was younger.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabrett Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 I was tested in 4th grade. Do IQ's change? :tongue_smilie: Sadly, I think mine is probably lower now. I was really driven and competitive when I was in school, but these days it feels like I can barely remember my own name. :w00t: IQ's don't have anything to do with being "driven or competitive". It measures natural abilities. Their are many people with high IQ's that quit school and many with low IQ's that have college degrees. Remember IQ's don't take into account drive and work ethic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PariSarah Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 So, how come you didn't include the below average range? Of course we're going to be an above-average lot, if you don't let the below-averages vote!! (Just kidding. I think we ARE all above average--just in more ways than IQ.) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 If I was tested they never told me so I have no clue. Can I make one up?:D Seriously, I don't think it would change how I feel about my intelligence or lack thereof, but is there some way I can find out my IQ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabola Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 If I was tested they never told me so I have no clue. Can I make one up?:D Seriously, I don't think it would change how I feel about my intelligence or lack thereof, but is there some way I can find out my IQ? There are IQ tests on line. I've taken them a couple of times, I always score very near to what my IQ was measured to be "officially". Some are better then others though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 The stats don't line up, do they? Either we're mostly gifted & highly gifted on this board, mostly people with higher IQs are answering, people don't know and are guessing or... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura K (NC) Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 You all better NOT be complaining about high school-level homeschooling being too hard, that's all I've got to say. :glare: (Seriously, I sort of expected that you all were an intelligent group. And each of us is probably gifted in one area more than others. AND each of us probably has at least one child who is smarter than we are, so it's a challenge to do this homeschooling thing, even if the measured IQ is above average. "To whom more is given, more is expected." ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabrett Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 So, how come you didn't include the below average range? Of course we're going to be an above-average lot, if you don't let the below-averages vote!! (Just kidding. I think we ARE all above average--just in more ways than IQ.) :D I'm probably going to have a skewed poll:ohmy:. I just assumed that we were all average and above. At least my poll will make us look like we are smart:sneaky2:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey in TX Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Wow, I'm humbled to be associated with such a bright, articulate group of women and men! This skews the national average. If the most intelligent individuals homeschool, then who's left to educate the masses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura K (NC) Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 you probably have at least one bogus high score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabrett Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 And the public worries that we are not capable to teaching our children!:rant: I think they fear our capabilities!:smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLHCO Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Does an internet quiz count? That's the closest I ever came to taking one. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabrett Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) My scores on internet quizzes were in the +/-5 range of my 9th grade score. The only official test score I have is from 9th grade. So yes, they do count! Anybody have an average IQ. Fess-up! Nobody knows who you are:D. Anybody? Edited October 18, 2008 by Tabrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I just want you all to know I nearly killed myself to take an online IQ test within the allotted time frame(13) while sitting in my bathroom with the door locked(no distractions), my brain is now fried, and they want $10 to tell me my score. AGGGHHHHH!!!! I found another one, but I simply cannot think anymore tonight.:tongue_smilie:I guess I will just have to continue wondering at my amazing intellect with no proof. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I think that people with above average IQs would tend to remember the number more readily. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhM Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I also think people with average IQ's were less likely to be tested in ps. At least in the school I went to, only the ones who were singled out for gifted programs were tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 This is interesting - I was tested once, when I was in - hmmm - elementary school? Can't remember - but my parents never told me my score. They actually explained it to me, that they didn't want me to know because they felt it would effect me negatively. . . . . if I remember right, it was something about me being too prideful??? Darn if I'm not getting it straight right now. . . Hmm. . . . . .I'll have to ask them some time. But this tempts me to do a spin-off thread. When I was in jr. high I had a reputation as "The Smart Girl". We moved towns to a new high school, and I purposely acted very, very ditsy. I had lots of dates, and no integrity. As a result, I've always struggled with not wanting to seem more intelligent than the men around me - There, you can psychoanalyze that all you want! And it should probably go in the "something you've never told anyone on this board before" thread! I ramble. Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph the vet Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I was tested as a 10yr. old because my older cousin was in grad school for psychology. I wonder if the score was correct....hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_l_e_0..Q_c Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I voted down a level from what I remember, just in case. :) Ah! me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 With regard to being skewed towards higher scores: I have a homeschooling friend who claims that the reason for the statistic that homeschoolers get higher achievement test scores overall is that more intelligent people tend to homeschool. So there you go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbyl Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) I agree that the results do not appear to be statistically valid. Reminds me of Garrison Keillor's Lake Wobegon where all the kids are above average. Edited October 18, 2008 by tibbyl uh ... misspelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I know I was tested but my mom had/still has a thing about telling us our scores, so I don't know. Is there a good (free) online test. If I were to guess, I'd guess I'm above average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I think my parents know but have never told me or my siblings. I do believe that my oldest brother, who has long been thought to be "the smartest" of all us kids (lack of common sense notwithstanding ;)) scored very high, because my mother sort of nods in a knowing way when she discusses his IQ test results. Since I was the third in the line of three, and there is some research that points to gradually declining IQ's coinciding with birth order, I figure I'm lower, by a reasonable amount, than he. I don't think I want to know what my IQ is. I've spent a lifetime believing that my most defining features aren't necessarily those that would show up on an intelligence test, and I'm sticking with that story! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn E Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I also think people with average IQ's were less likely to be tested in ps. At least in the school I went to, only the ones who were singled out for gifted programs were tested. :iagree: This was the way it was at my school, too. In my case my mom was called with the test results and pulled out my baby book to write them down. Otherwise, I would never have known what my IQ was. I'm afraid knowing it has made me think about it way too much. Whenever the subject of IQ comes up, I am reminded of Anne of Green Gables and the following quote: Besides, I was comparing it with my own nose and that's vanity. I'm afraid I think too much about my nose ever since I heard that compliment about it long ago. It really is a great comfort to me. As an awkward, geeky adolescent with braces, glasses and acne my IQ score was one of my only comforts. However, I have definitely learned that academic success is not dependent upon high IQs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 As an awkward, geeky adolescent with braces, glasses and acne my IQ score was one of my only comforts. Dawn - I think we would have been friends in jr. high school! I can totally relate. . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey in MA Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I'd take a free one! Anyone have a good link? Thanks! - Stacey in MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenayofRohan Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 What does IQ stand for? Ha ha. Okay, just kidding. Couldn't help myself. Does coffee change the results? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I don't believe I was ever tested. We had a big two day test to give us an idea about what career we should pick. It was done at age 15. They gave the girls both the "boy's" professions and a "girl's" list. The boys only got the boys list. It was a kind of test with spatial reasoning, math, language, and also questions about "would you rather go to a ball game or an art gallery". For me Boy was: 1) Auto mechanic 2) Forest ranger 3) Psychologist Girl was: 1) Catholic teaching nun (this was a public school) 2) Nurse 3) Psychologist I remember just cracking up about it all, although I was interested in psychology. Because of this test, I took auto mechanics, and earned a lot of college money doing brakes and clutches, etc. during my college years. I think the nun and ranger bit was my liking for lack of hubbub. And I now work with the mentally ill, and in a medical field (with lots of hubbub!). I think the auto mechanic part was the fact I always max out the spatial reasoning parts of tests. So, perhaps it was more reasonable than I gave it credit for. Did anyone else get this very long test in high school? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 OK That's funny it didn't say teacher but "catholic teaching nun" :rofl: And why weren't the boys allowed to be nurses? It's pretty clear why they can't be Nuns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crissy Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) My older son is the only one in our family who has been tested. His score was higher than the highest score you listed. Can I just say I'm sure he gets it from dear old mom? :tongue_smilie: By the way, can I ask what led each of you to take an IQ test in the first place? Not the internet variety, but those of you who were administered an official test...why was it done? Edited October 18, 2008 by Crissy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 My eighth grade math teacher told me what it was. I got a "D" one quarter in his class -- and oh, didn't *that* get everyone to scurrying. I didn't really like him much. He was really nice, though, just a "no-nonsense" guy. So when we were working on this stuff one afternoon he says, "I'm not supposed to tell you this, but . . ." Frankly, I thought he was just telling me that so I wouldn't give up -- but I found out later it was true. I kind of wish I didn't know, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I had a book once that had an IQ test in it. It was a timed test (you timed yourself). I scored almost too-well, so I don't know how accurate it was, or how lenient I was on timing myself (this was high school, I think). Since this thread started, I looked for an online test, and the one I started was full of math, which seems to test more for academic/math ability than for natural smarts/intuition/perception. It was nothing like the one from my book years ago. I didn't answer the poll yet--not until I find a good test to go by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I It was a kind of test with spatial reasoning, math, language, and also questions about "would you rather go to a ball game or an art gallery". The ball game, of course. Better food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthouseacademy Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 This isn't a bad one online http://www.intelligencetest.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I have an above average IQ, but my husband has an QI 40 above me, so I always feel stupid compared to him.:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 So now I know my score. Don't understand, didn't pay a dime. Would someone list what the scores mean. Since I have never taken the test before I would like a general list of what the scores mean. You know 70-90 is ______, 90-110 is ______, etc. Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMP Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Try this one....http://www.highiqsociety.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) I voted with the score I got on my test, but in the report the tester stated it should have been higher but I was distracted by the crying baby on my hip, so I don't think mine is very accurate ETA according to the online test I have an IQ of 132 which is a big difference fromt eh one I took at the clinic so who knows Edited October 18, 2008 by swellmomma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I'm curious to know the IQ's of the hive. I don't want you to post your name. It's not a contest to see who has the highest IQ. I have a theory that we are a group of smart cookies:D. I don't have a clue what my IQ is, or why it would be relevant in my life. No idea whether I was ever tested as a child, either. I doubt it; I just can't imagine my parents caring about such a thing. Honestly, some of the smartest, wisest people I know likely wouldn't rank real high on the IQ scale. I don't consider it of any import. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabrett Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 I don't believe I was ever tested. We had a big two day test to give us an idea about what career we should pick. It was done at age 15. They gave the girls both the "boy's" professions and a "girl's" list. The boys only got the boys list. It was a kind of test with spatial reasoning, math, language, and also questions about "would you rather go to a ball game or an art gallery". For me Boy was: 1) Auto mechanic 2) Forest ranger 3) Psychologist Girl was: 1) Catholic teaching nun (this was a public school) 2) Nurse 3) Psychologist I remember just cracking up about it all, although I was interested in psychology. Because of this test, I took auto mechanics, and earned a lot of college money doing brakes and clutches, etc. during my college years. I think the nun and ranger bit was my liking for lack of hubbub. And I now work with the mentally ill, and in a medical field (with lots of hubbub!). I think the auto mechanic part was the fact I always max out the spatial reasoning parts of tests. So, perhaps it was more reasonable than I gave it credit for. Did anyone else get this very long test in high school? I did the military ASVAB (I think that is what it was called?). It sounds similar to what you are talking about, except for the boy/girl thing. I scored highest in jet plane mechanics and lowest in secretarial work. An office job was never for me:D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I don't have a clue what my IQ is, or why it would be relevant in my life. No idea whether I was ever tested as a child, either. I doubt it; I just can't imagine my parents caring about such a thing. Honestly, some of the smartest, wisest people I know likely wouldn't rank real high on the IQ scale. I don't consider it of any import. I sure am glad that you posted this because I did the IQ quiz and I am really stoopid.:lol: I am the one who needs to be homeschooled.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 This isn't a bad one online http://www.intelligencetest.com This one won't be accurate if you are in the upper ranges of the poll. The questions are too easy. (I would guess that it would be fairly accurate closer to average IQ scores, but I don't know.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 IQ's don't have anything to do with being "driven or competitive". It measures natural abilities. Their are many people with high IQ's that quit school and many with low IQ's that have college degrees. Remember IQ's don't take into account drive and work ethic. That is so true. My IQ is in the higher range, but I'm lazy. If I had the drive and ambition I could have done much better in terms of my education after high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Elaine? Stoopid? I think not! I sure am glad that you posted this because I did the IQ quiz and I am really stoopid.:lol: I am the one who needs to be homeschooled.;) Therein lies one of the beauties of homeschooling: the kids aren't the only ones who are learning. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Elaine? Stoopid? I think not! Therein lies one of the beauties of homeschooling: the kids aren't the only ones who are learning. :001_smile: Ok, maybe not stupid.:D Thanks, Sleepy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin in Tx Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I know three are a lot of very bright, intelligent women on this board, but I think the responses are HIGHLY inflated! Less than 0.5% of the population have an IQ above 141... and I doubt those people are hanging out on these boards in such large numbers! LOL Really, I would take the responses with a HUGE grain of salt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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