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About the ISIQ - Children's Version Administered by FunEducation Information about the Test Administration Fee We recommend only looking at a few questions if you are not sure if you want to pay the $19.97 service fee. When you are ready to take the full test, set aside about one hour where you will be in a quiet and uninterrupted environment. Thanks for your support, and GOOD LUCK! Intended Use: The ISIQ - Children’s Version is intended as a test that parents of young children and teenagers can use over the Internet for measuring verbal intelligence. Scores obtained can help persons with self-awareness, self- understanding and making plans for schooling and/or career choices. Reports can be used by professionals as well, as in assessing for career planning, school placement and problem diagnosis. For example, when diagnosing ADHD, learning disabilities and dyslexia, it is important to rule out mental retardation. Description and Design: The ISIQ – Children’s Version is a 201-item multiple choice measure of verbal intelligence designed for children ages 6 to 16. The test items were written by Dr. William A. McConochie, Ph.D., to measure a range of ability from a mentally slow 6 year old to a bright 16 year old. It has about 40 items for each of five of the content areas measured: information, similarities, arithmetic, comprehension and vocabulary. Similar to the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, 3rd and 4th Editions (Verbal WISC III and WISC IV), the ISIQ – Children’s Version results are reliable and accurate. Indeed, the reliabilities hold up very well across all ages from 6 through 16. For example, the mean reliability of the section scores for 10 year olds is .84. For the same five Wechsler III tests for 10 to 11 year olds the mean is .81. The total reliability of the ISIQ test for 10 year olds is .96, computed by the Kuder-Richardson 21 formula. For the WISC III total it is 93. The Cronbach alpha reliability coefficients for the ISIQ total verbal I.Q. for 14 year olds is .97 while the same measure for 14 year olds on the WISC III total verbal I.Q. is .95. The Wechsler tests are highly regarded and widely used by clinical psychologists in the United States and were thus chosen for comparative analysis. The author is very familiar with the Wechsler tests, having administered them in his private clinical practice for over 40 years. He is familiar with test design, having constructed clinical, industrial and research tests for over 20 years. A multiple-choice format was chosen to permit Internet administration and automatic, computer scoring. Each item has 5 options, four that are possible answers and one for “I don’t know”. There is only one correct answer for each item. When a child misses 5 items in a row, that section of the test is discontinued and the next begun. Test-takers are urged to be serious and complete the entire test carefully. Young children should be guided by an adult to assure reliable and valid

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About the ISIQ - Children's Version Administered by FunEducation

Information about the Test Administration Fee

We recommend only looking at a few questions if you are not sure if you want to pay the  $19.97 service fee.

When you are ready to take the full test, set aside about one hour where you will be in a quiet and uninterrupted

environment. Thanks for your support, and GOOD LUCK!

Intended Use: The ISIQ - Children’s Version is intended as a test that parents of young children and teenagers

can use over the Internet for measuring verbal intelligence. Scores obtained can help persons with self-

awareness, self-understanding and making plans for schooling and/or career choices. Reports can be used by

professionals as well, as in assessing for career planning, school placement and problem diagnosis. For example,

when diagnosing ADHD, learning disabilities and dyslexia, it is important to rule out mental retardation. 

Description and Design: The ISIQ – Children’s Version is a 201-item multiple choice measure of verbal

intelligence designed for children ages 6 to 16. The test items were written by Dr. William A. McConochie, Ph.D.,

to measure a range of ability from a mentally slow 6 year old to a bright 16 year old.  

It has about 40 items for each of five of the content areas measured: information, similarities, arithmetic,

comprehension and vocabulary. Similar to the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, 3rd and 4th Editions

(Verbal WISC III and WISC IV), the ISIQ – Children’s Version results are reliable and accurate. Indeed, the

reliabilities hold up very well across all ages from 6 through 16. For example, the mean reliability of the section

scores for 10 year olds is .84. For the same five Wechsler III tests for 10 to 11 year olds the mean is .81. The total

reliability of the ISIQ test for 10 year olds is .96, computed by the Kuder-Richardson 21 formula. For the WISC III

total it is 93. The Cronbach alpha reliability coefficients for the ISIQ total verbal I.Q. for 14 year olds is .97 while

the same measure for 14 year olds on the WISC III total verbal I.Q. is .95. The Wechsler tests are highly regarded

and widely used by clinical psychologists in the United States and were thus chosen for comparative analysis.

The author is very familiar with the Wechsler tests, having administered them in his private clinical practice for

over 40 years. He is familiar with test design, having constructed clinical, industrial and research tests for over 20

years. 

A multiple-choice format was chosen to permit Internet administration and automatic, computer scoring. Each

item has 5 options, four that are possible answers and one for “I don’t know”. There is only one correct answer for

each item. When a child misses 5 items in a row, that section of the test is discontinued and the next begun. Test-

takers are urged to be serious and complete the entire test carefully. Young children should be guided by an adult

to assure reliable and valid scores. 

Scores do not vary substantially by gender, ethnic group or nationality, suggesting that the test is relatively

culture-free and free of ethnic bias for English-speaking children with access to the Internet.  

Report Format: After payment of the test administration fee you will receive immediate access to a written report

and certificate of intelligence quotient that can be printed for personal use. Scores are given in terms of both I.Q.

and percentile levels for all five sections and the total score. I.Q. scores are calculated by the standard deviation

formula with a mean I.Q. set at 100 and standard deviation of 15. The printed report provides a description of

verbal intelligence, reliability data and recommended interpretation of scores. 

Norms: The test norms are periodically updated and are currently based on a sample of over 100,000 children

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from around the world. As there are no substantial differences in scores by gender, scores are based on

comparison of the test taker's scores with those of other children the same age. 

Value: Determining if a child is gifted or has special needs can give parents a valuable insight into their child's

emotional, academic and social development – this children’s IQ test can be immensely helpful in determining if

your child has special needs or is eligible for higher placement in school. Research has shown that one of the first

steps to raising a gifted child is to have him or her take an IQ test along with other forms of testing to determine

his or her strengths, weaknesses and abilities. In today's crowded educational environment, parents cannot rely

solely on their child's school to determine if their child is gifted or would benefit from being placed in a special

academic environment. Parents should take the initiative as early as possible by having their children take an

intelligence test. 

In many school districts, the best way for a child to get a quality education is to be admitted into the gifted classes

or attend a special magnet school. Unfortunately, these programs often have limited enrollments so countless

parents compete for a few, coveted spots. Further, parents who are looking to get their children into these

programs often need to provide proof that their child belongs in a special or gifted program. 

For years IQ testing was often an expensive and time-consuming process affordable by only the wealthiest of

parents. The process needed to be administered by a licensed and trained child psychologist who charges

anywhere from $200 to $400 for a basic assessment. This is no longer the case. The ISIQ – Children’s Version is

a valid and accurate assessment of a child's intelligence quotient and just as accurate as the Wechsler IQ tests

for children. Join the other parents from around the world who use the ISIQ – Children's Version to quickly and

affordably determine their child's level of intelligence

Where will your child's IQ score fall within the following ranges?

What is the color of blood? 

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1. Blue

2. Yellow

3. Black

4. Red

5. I don't know.

What are clothes made of?Answers:

1. Cloth

2. Paper

3. Wood

4. Glass

5. I don't know.

Which has the sweetest taste?

1. Spaghetti

2. Hot dogs

3. Honey

4. Peanut Butter

5. I don't know.

Which tastes the most sour? Answers:

1. Apple

2. Banana

3. Orange

4. Lemon

5. I don't know.

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Which is the hottest?Answers:

1. Light bulb

2. Pancake

3. Flame

4. Gun

5. I don't know

Which is the coldest?Answers:

1. Ice

2. Water

3. Rain

4. Glass

5. I don't know.

Which is used for making holes in wood?

Answers:

1. Pliers

2. Hammer

3. Plane

4. Drill

5. I don't know.

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What do you want to be when you grow up?

Doctor Vet (Me: Me, Too!! ) Business Owner Something To Do With Technology

Something To Do With Candy Chef Stitcher Something Evil That Gets Me Paid!!!!!! AKA

Dictador (Me: <:( Strange... ) Billionaire

What's your favorite hobby?

Practicing To Be A Doctor Or Practicing To Put On Those Things Doctors Where On Their Heads

Playing With Animals (Me: YAY!! ) Counting My Mom's Money Playing With My Computer

Eating Candy Cooking Sewing Trying Out My Evil Plans On My Little Sibling Trying to Figure Out What To Do To Become A Billionaire

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You see a ten dollar bill on the ground and you pick it up. What do yo do with it?

I buy some doctor equipment with it. I buy some things for my pets. (Me: Yeah... ) I buy a

cheap suitcase. I buy a PC game. I buy a basket full of CANDY. Mmmmmm... I buy FOOD. I

buy some sewing equipment. I buy items off of the evil plans I made. I buy a model mansion.

Last Question : Did you read the memo?

Yes. I did. No. I was busy playing with my pet. Yes. A business person ALWAYS reads

EVERYTHING. Yes. It's like reading instructions. Umm.... *scrolls up* *reads memo* *scrolls back

down* Yeah! Yeah! I DID read it. IN YOUR FACE! No. It seemed boring. (Me: WAHHH!!! ) No. I

didn't know it was there. Sorry. :( (Me: Oh, it's okay. ^_^ ) No! I think this is boring. GET AWAY FROM

ME!! No. I'm sorry.

Which do you think you have the most of?

o Charisma.

o Perserverance.

o Determination.

o Fun.

o Imagination.

o Smarts.

o Kindness.

o Presence.

Which form of entertainment do you think you'd never live without?

o Books/Magazines.

o Sports games.

o Canvas and Paints.

o A computer.

o A television.

o I can live without entertainment!

o I would never survive without any entertainment.

o A radio.

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If someone in your family was sick, you would:

o Read through books or search the Internet to find out how you can help them.

o Know just what to do. You've had experience.

o Stick close, but you have the most busiest schedule and keep on forgetting to visit.

o Take care of them the best you can, bringing them chicken soup, tissues, and gifts.

o Not know until they got better.

o Tell them to fight throught it; they can do it!

o Make them feel better with a poem and story, and stay with them a lot.

o Make a "Get Well" card and give flowers.

What most interests you is:

o Medicines.

o Acting/Singing/Performing.

o Education.

o Debate.

o Helping people.

o Sports.

o Cooking/Painting/Sewing.

o Video games.

If a child came to you and said that a stranger came and popped their balloon, you would say...

o Buy them another balloon. Poor kid.

o Make them another balloon. You have them in your pockets and knwo how to make them!

o SPeak up later and tell your parents that adult predators are turning to taunting nowadays.

o ignore them. They're probably looking for a handout.

o Tell them it is only a balloon and that they should find their parents and tell them.

o Run in the direction the kid points to and find him. Yeah, you can tell.

o Track them down and report them. That's just pure weird!

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o Stir up drama and rally up a few people to catch this crook!

If you could give one thing to the homeless, it would be...

o Toys.

o A school for the kids.

o A show to let go for a little while.

o A free shelter.

o A park/playground.

o I don't bother with the homeless.

o Medical care free for one day (That kinda already happens though).

o A food ration.

Do you enjoy working:

 with others?

 alone?

2 At work, do you:

 enjoy being at the centre of the action?

 avoid being at the centre of the action?

Are you more likely to:

 act before you think?

 think before you act?

4 When working on a project would you rather:

 think out loud and brainstorm with a group?

 think things through in your head and then share your ideas with others?

When it comes to showing emotions at work, do you:

 wear your heart on your sleeve?

 keep things to yourself?

6 Do you tend to:

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 talk a lot and listen less?

 listen more and talk less?

When something excites you, do you:

 share it with everyone?

 share it with your closest confidants?

8 When you are asked a question, do you:

 respond quickly and improvise?

 hesitate, think things through and then answer?

Do you find yourself more:

 spontaneous and fast moving?

 meticulous and slow paced?

10 Would you rather be:

 superficially involved in lots of projects?

 deeply involved in one or two important projects?

At work, do you:

 know everyone and everything that goes on?

 know a few select work colleagues and are always the last to know the latest office news?

12 Would you rather:

 play now: work later?

 work now: play later?

Do you prefer to:

 go with the flow?

 set rigid goals?

14 Do you prefer to:

 be surprised and adapt to the situation?

 know what you are getting into before doing something?

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Are you generally:

 late - always running a few minutes behind?

 punctual - always on time?

16 Do you like things to be:

 flexible and spontaneous?

 planned and orderly?

Do you trust:

 what you can touch?

 what you 'know'?

18 Do you like new ideas:

 only if they are practical?

 because you like new things?

Are you:

 more practical than imaginative?

 more imaginative than practical?

20 Are you a:

 realist?

 dreamer?

Do you tend to be:

 critical of others?

 appreciative of others efforts?

22 When making decisions, do you:

 analyse everything and weigh up the evidence?

 base them on what you feel is right

Do you find it more important to be:

 more truthful than tactful?

 both truthful and tactful?

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24 Do you tend to:

 remember all the facts?

 interpret the facts?

Are people more likely to describe you as:

 insensitive?

 overly emotional?

26 Do you believe that decision-making should be based on:

 logic and justice?

 empathy?

Do you focus on:

 reality?

 possibilities?

28 Do you prefer to:

 use what you know?

 learn new things?

Do you like to explain things with:

 detailed descriptions?

 metaphors and analogies?

30 Do you tend to be:

 very specific and literal?

 general and less specific?

Do you live:

 for the moment?

 for what will be?

32 When making decisions, do you prefer to:

 analyse things first and then decide?

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 do what feels right at the moment?

MOSTLY 1’s

This description is a generalisation. If it rings true, you've found your career type.

You would be very happy in a career that utilised your people skills. You want a career that allows you to

stimulate your senses and your mind. Some careers that would be perfect for you are: 

Actor

Recruitment Consultant

Politician

Marketing

Psychologist

Religious Minister

Teacher

Social Worker

Human Resources Manager

Sales

Lawyer

Advertising

 

You are a great leader. You genuinely enjoy being around other people. Your relationships with others

are very important to you. You love talking and meeting new people. You are very enthusiastic about work

and about all that you do and have in your life. You love being the focus of attention. You enjoy a fast

pace. You are very socially oriented. Therefore, you are much happier being with others than you are

alone. You crave interaction with others. 

 

You are very spontaneous and often act before you think. You are always quick to answer when you are

asked a question, even if you aren't sure of the answer. It is easier for you to improvise as you go along.

You enjoy thinking out loud, and are most creative when brainstorming with friends or colleagues. You

enjoy being involved in many activities. 

 

You are very easy to read, and often wear your heart on your sleeve. You are never afraid to tell people

what you think. You are very empathetic and genuine. You can sometimes be seen as over-emotional or

too involved by others. But that is only because you tend to get so involved in the things you do that they

become personal. <p>You want to be adored, loved and appreciated. You like to please others and to

make sure people are happy. 

 

You trust what is certain. You only like new ideas if they can be practically applied to the situation. You

value what is real. You use your common sense. You like to utilise the skills you have instead of learning

new ones. You are very specific and detailed when writing or talking to others. You follow directions well.

You like things to be laid out for you to do instead of working them out for yourself. You like decisions to

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be made. You don't like leaving things in limbo. You like to know what you are getting into before you

commit to something. 

 

You like to focus on the here and now. You enjoy completing projects. It is important for you to achieve

and succeed. Therefore, you believe in working hard and playing later. You like to set goals and work

towards them.

 

Finding a career that is right for you isn't always an easy thing. However, if you secure a job that is suited

to your personality type you will enjoy going to work, feel great about yourself, feel appreciated and look

forward to what's ahead. 

 

This test was adapted from C. G. Jung's famous personality types