I'm looking for a test to tell me how smart this dumb kid is.

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The discussion revolves around finding an appropriate IQ test for a 12-year-old, with participants sharing their opinions on the validity and implications of online IQ testing for children. The scope includes concerns about the impact of such tests on a child's self-perception and the appropriateness of various testing methods.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to find a free online IQ test for a friend's child, acknowledging the criticisms of IQ tests but seeking a specific resource.
  • Another participant warns against giving online IQ tests to children, suggesting that they can lead to inflated self-esteem or negative self-assessment, and advocates for a more comprehensive testing approach.
  • A participant provides a link to a fluid intelligence test, clarifying that it is not a full IQ test and will take about 40 minutes to complete.
  • Some participants suggest that smart kids should be able to find their own tests, implying a level of independence in seeking out such resources.
  • Multiple participants share links to quick IQ tests, with some adding humorous remarks about the original poster's inability to search for tests online.
  • One participant comments on the social dynamics of intelligence, suggesting that a relationship with a smarter peer could be beneficial for the child in question.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the appropriateness of online IQ tests for children, with some advocating for their use and others cautioning against it. There is no consensus on the best approach to assessing intelligence in this context.

Contextual Notes

Participants express concerns about the validity of online tests and their potential psychological impact on children, highlighting the need for a more nuanced understanding of intelligence assessment.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in child psychology, educational assessment, or parenting may find the discussion relevant, particularly those considering the implications of IQ testing for children.

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Don't tell me how IQ tests are a waste of time and how IQ doesn't really measure potential. I know all that. My buddy's kid just asked me to find an IQ test for him, he's 12. He's a smart kid but he's a smart A$$. Do any of you know of a good, free, online test that a twelve year old can take?
 
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Not a good idea ... giving some naive kid online tests that will either inflate his notion of how smart he is - most often the case , that's how they get you to buy the diagnostic results - or convince him that he is an idiot. The online IQ tests , despite seeming " culture fair " and simplistic for the adults poses unfamiliar concepts to younger kids. The IQ test that is administered needs to have a more progressive approach - something that takes several days to administer and measures more and more facets of intelligence. It's healthier this way ...
 
This one will take about 40 minutes.

Tell him it's not a full IQ test, just a fluid intelligence test.

http://www.iqtest.dk/main.swf
 
GCT said:
Not a good idea ... giving some naive kid online tests that will either inflate his notion of how smart he is - ...

Kids do too many stupid things ...
 
Tell him that all the smart kids find their own tests. Strange he didn't know that...
 
chemisttree said:
Tell him that all the smart kids find their own tests. Strange he didn't know that...

:smile: Or just give him a few more years and fix him up with a smarter girl...she'll break him quickly. :biggrin:
 
http://www.athey-educational.co.uk/noaccess/mult1x.htm

Here's a quick free kids IQ test.

Minus points from yours for not figuring out how to use google. ;-p
 
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TheStatutoryApe said:
http://www.athey-educational.co.uk/noaccess/mult1x.htm

Here's a quick free kids IQ test.

Minus points from yours for not figuring out how to use google. ;-p

physicsforums is my google.
 
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This isn't very small town friendly of you, now is it tribdog. In this kind of situation, just ask your self: WWSTD? (What Would Sherrif Taylor Do?)
 

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