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Intelligence tests explained
The tests behind the IQ number: Wechsler, Stanford-Binet, Raven's matrices and the other formats psychologists use. Learn what each one measures and when a professional assessment is the right call.
- 01Core guideWechsler IQ testsThe WAIS and WISC: their indexes, how they are given and what each score means.Read
- 02Core guideRaven's Progressive MatricesHow matrix puzzles work, the rules behind them and a method that solves them step by step.Read
- 03ArticleNonverbal IQ Tests: TONI-4, Raven’s 2, Culture Fair Tests and Where to Take OneCompare 8 nonverbal IQ tests by ages, minutes and access, from the TONI-4 (15 to 20 minutes) to the CFT 20-R and an online test of about 10 minutes.Read
- 04ArticleThe Wonderlic Test: What’s on It, What a Good Score Is, and How It Compares to IQThe Wonderlic is 50 questions in 12 minutes, with an average near 20 and no universal pass mark. See what is on it, how it relates to IQ, how to prepare.Read
- 05ArticleStanford-Binet IQ Test: What the SB5 Measures and How It ComparesThe Stanford-Binet (SB5) covers ages 2 to 85, tests five abilities and needs a qualified examiner. See how it compares with the WAIS-5 and an online test.Read
- 06ArticleWhat Is Fluid Intelligence and Why It MattersUnderstand fluid intelligence, how it differs from crystallized intelligence, and how to build better problem-solving habits.Read
- 07ArticleRaven's Progressive Matrices: Pattern Guide for BeginnersLearn the core pattern families used in Raven-style matrix questions, a repeatable solve framework, and timing strategies for speed and accuracy.Read