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IQ tests are a tool by which overall intelligence is measured. Whether you are taking a free, online IQ test or a Mensa IQ test, there are ways to prepare and potentially boost your scores. This page will show you how to take an IQ test.
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Introduction
- A person's intelligence quotient, or IQ, is not only a measure of intelligence, but of mental potential. How much is the person capable of learning, and how well? What are that person's mental limitations? An IQ test can help you learn more about your own mental potential, or that of your child. Standardized IQ tests can measure everything from a person's logical thinking abilities to their general knowledge.
Step 1: Prepare for the IQ Test
- Some formal IQ tests offer software or books to help you prepare for the test. If nothing else, reading ahead may help you become more familiar with the test format. Mensa, for example, offers a home test that you can order before you take the supervised IQ exam.
- Can you actually boost your brainpower before taking an IQ test? Theories vary, but some researchers believe that increasing working memory—the ability to store and manipulate information for brief periods of time—could increase a person's IQ.
Step 2: Take the Test
- Where and how you will take your IQ test depends on the type of test you are taking. Is it a free IQ test offered online? If so, you will likely be able to submit answers from the comfort of your own home or office. If it is a supervised IQ test, though, you'll need to visit a chosen location that offers a testing session.
- IQ tests can take hours, or minutes, depending on the type of test you are taking.
Step 3: Don't Sweat the Results
- If you don't score well on an IQ test, that doesn't mean you aren't smart. Remember: an IQ test essentially scores your mental potential. Did you have test anxiety when you took the test the first time? If so, you may be able to take the test again. You may be much more comfortable the second time around.
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