Thank you for your “intelligent” replies.

I must agree that IQ tests such as the WPPSI do not tell the whole story. A psychologist told me that that test was especially poor for children with language delays. IQ, as measured by intelligence tests at least, isn’t formed until at least 8 years of age. At that point emotional intelligence can have a profound effect on the child’s development.

Because one of my daughters experiences significant reading comprehension delays, I referred her for an assessment to rule out lysdexia, er, dyslexia. To my surprise I discovered that it wasn’t a “phonics” problem per se but a memory problem. I thank the WISC for that.

Online tests seem to lack the professional touch; no one could have told me, in person, that my child had a memory problem based on a limited IQ score. Those who malign IQ scores are correct to the extent that it’s just a number. In the hands of a psychologist, however, it can be a powerful tool to help determine the cause of academic delays.

I too am a quiz junkie. I started with http://iqte.st which I found on this site and worked my way to http://www.highiqsociety.org/noflash...rs/iqtests.htm and also really liked http://www.mental-testing.com/.