By Steve Gillman 

Introductory comments by Royane Real

Can we really improve our IQ score?  Is there anything we can do to become smarter, more intelligent? 

It does appear that in many cases we can improve our IQ test scores to be above average by making a few small changes in the way we prepare for our tests.

For example, many people get wrong answers on IQ tests because they rush through the questions very quickly.  They don’t actually read the question correctly or understand it properly.  When you take an IQ test, take the time to really understand the questions.  Read the questions very carefully, and ask yourself, what does this really mean?”

If you don’t understand the questions in the first place, you will greatly increase the odds that you will give incorrect answers on the IQ test.  

You will also have a better chance of doing well on and IQ test if you are well rested, relaxed, and not nervous.  Being nervous increases the chances of doing poorly on IQ tests.  If you are nervous, you are probably breathing in a shallow way, your brain may be getting less oxygen than it needs, and you will be more likely to jump to incorrect conclusions.

In the feature article on this page, the author Steve Gillman presents several easy ways you can use to improve your IQ test scores to be above average.  You can also use these tips to help you get a better score whenever you are studying for any other sort of test.

( The above introductory comments were written by Royane Real. 

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Feature article:

How To Have An Above Average IQ Score

By Steve Gillman

What is the average IQ score? In theory the tests are designed so that half the population will score below 100 and half above, and are scored according to age of the test taker.

Here is a breakdown of IQ scores in the typical population:

130 or higher: 2.2% of the population.

120-129: 6.7% of the population.

110-119: 16.1% of the population.

90-109 (Average): 50% of the population.

80-89: 16.1% of the population.

70-79: 6.7% of the population.

Below 70: 2.2% of the population.

Three Steps To An Above Average IQ Score

Is it possible for anyone to have an above average IQ score? Not likely. If you start at 70, for example, it would be tough to ever score over 100.

The good news is that most people can raise their score somewhat from wherever they start. Here are three ways to do it:

1. Be a better test taker. Go through the test quickly. Skip over questions you aren't sure about, and return to them later. It's always better on a timed test to answer all the easy questions first. That way you don't leave several questions unanswered just because you spent too much time trying to get the answer to a tough one.

Always answer every question on multiple choice tests. When in doubt, first eliminate the answers that you know or suspect are incorrect, and then choose one of the remaining. If you eliminate two of four answers on a number of questions, you'll get half of those questions right on average.

2. Have the right conditions in place. Get good sleep before the test, breath deeply through your nose, and sit up straight. These are shown to improve performance on almost any test. Eat fish too. Recent studies show that eating fish speeds up brain waves and increases concentration.

If you're allowed music, make it Mozart. If you can't have music during the test, listen to it just before. In one study, subjects who listened to Mozart's sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, K. 448 for ten minutes before an IQ test scored nine points higher. Do whatever you can to have your body and mind ready for the test.

3. Exercise your brain. This is a longer term strategy that assumes you can actually permanently improve your brain function and intelligence, and thus increase your average IQ score. It's a safe assumption in my experience, and no harm will come from the effort.

One final tip. It is my experience that my score is higher on an IQ test the second or third time I take it.

Why not practice by taking an online test the day before your scheduled test? I wouldn't be surprised if this bumps up the average IQ score by a point or two.

Steve Gillman has been studying brainpower and related topics for years. For more on IQ Tests, brain exercises, and to get the Brain Power Newsletter and other free gifts, visit: http://www.IncreaseBrainPower.com  

Article source:  http://www.999Articles.com  

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