What is an IQ at the 99th percentile?

IQ scores of 141+ represent the 99th percentile.

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The label of ‘gifted’ is assigned once a psychologist – or another person who is qualified to administer and interpret IQ tests – has evaluated a child with an intelligence test, most commonly one the Wechsler tests (WPPSI, WISC, or WAIS). IQ scores for our population fall along a bell-shaped curve, meaning that 50% of the population scores around the average (IQ scores of 90-109), and as the curve drops on either end, the percentage of people scoring in that range gets smaller and smaller. Deborah Ruf, Ph.D. has spent her career focused on that small area at the far right end, or tail, of the curve; the individuals that make up the most intellectually gifted of our society. One might think that the individuals who score in this area are more similar than not, but through her research, Dr. Ruf has discovered and defined five distinctively different levels of giftedness. The differences between the levels are quite striking and have significant implications for a child’s home and school life. A description of each of Dr. Ruf’s levels follows. Five Levels of Giftedness: The Scores & a Summary of What They Mean*

Level One: Moderately Gifted to Gifted

IQ scores of 120-129 represent the 90th-98th percentiles

what most of us think of as bright

make up a large proportion of students in gifted programs

like being read to before age one

can do simple addition and subtraction before age four

reading 2-3 years beyond grade level by age seven

parents realize children are not being challenged and contact someone for help between grades two and four

Level Two: Highly Gifted

IQ scores of 130-135 represent approximately 98th – 99th percentiles

can pay attention while being read to by five to nine months

can count to 5 (or higher) by age two

know many sight words and maybe reading by age four

master most kindergarten skills by age four

are independent on the computer by age four and a half

are impatient with the repetition and slow pace of school by age six to seven

Level Three: Exceptionally Gifted

IQ scores of 136-140 represent approximately 98th – 99th percentiles

independently look at and turn pages of books before ten months

question Santa or the tooth fairy by age three or four

rarely go through any stage of phonetically sounding out words

intense interest in mazes between ages four and five

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spontaneously read (with or without instruction) before kindergarten

read 2-5 years beyond grade level by age six

Level Four: Exceptionally to Profoundly Gifted

IQ scores of 141+ represent the 99th percentile

books are a favorite interest by three to four months

knows the entire alphabet by fifteen to twenty-two months

at four or five years can perform many academic and intellectual functions of an eight-year-old

reading for pleasure and information by age five

can play adult level card games and board games by age five and a half most are capable of completing all academic work through 8th grade by 3rd or 4th grade these are the kids that attend college at ages ten, eleven, and twelve

Level Five: Exceptionally to Profoundly Gifted

IQ scores of 141+ represent the 99th percentile

knows numbers, letters, colors, and shapes before they can talk

can speak in full, complex sentences by fifteen months

has kindergarten skills by age two

spontaneously reads, understands fairly complex math problems, and has existential concerns by ages four to five (with or without instruction) frequently one parent must postpone their career to advocate for their child’s education A love of spontaneous reading can signal a level of giftedness in your student. From the descriptions above it’s easy to see that differences between levels of giftedness can be significant. Children who fall in these categories need, and frequently don’t get, a customized educational plan that addresses their intellectual strengths. If you see signs of giftedness in your child, seek out the help a specialist to help ensure that their academic needs are met. *Information from Dr. Deborah Ruf’s book, 5 Levels of Gifted: School Issues and Educational Options, Dr. Ruf, a high intelligence specialist, founded Educational Options in 1999 to provide information, support, and guidance to families with gifted children. Her book is an excellent resource for parents, educators, and anyone who wants to learn more about gifted children and adults. © Eleanor Munson, Ph.D. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from Eleanor Munson, Ph.D. is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Eleanor Munson, Ph.D. with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

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