Originally Posted by
tspek
I think that's considered average. Below 100 is less than average, above is above average. I'm pretty certain that 100 is the baseline...it's all fairly arbitrary.
Not really
Originally Posted by
tspek
They design the test around a 100 point baseline. Whether or not it's actually the average, or mean for that matter, isn't the point.
Already nailed
Originally Posted by Trumpy McGrumpy
incorrect.
I suggest you look up standard deviation and normal distribution.
Much closer
Being an ESE teacher I have a little practical experience. The Stanford test is set up with 100 as the baseline measure for "normal intelligence." "Normal intelligence" is considered to be any number within 2 standard deviations of 100 and the SD=15. Therefore normal intelligence is considered to be within the IQ range of 70 to 130. Above that school kids start getting recommended for Gifted programs. Below that, until recently they were considered to fall within a range of mental handicaps and before
that they were labeled ********. Some psychologists still use terms like ******** but schools no longer do.
The Stanford is widely considered outdated and the current version of the WISC is preferred. Also, IQ can be assessed through performance as well. It is not an indicator of academic success.
Of course I'm contributing to a thread I should move to Foo so my performance IQ must be pretty low.
