National IQ test
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The section was classified as arithmetic and in Primary School we were always taught to work from left to right. Later when the subject changed to Mathematics the concept of BODMAS and BOMAL WAS introduced into the equation.
I have been a lot of interviews of late and found the test relatively easy and believe was not a true indication. I probably would have rated lower thanI actually did if taken at another time
I have been a lot of interviews of late and found the test relatively easy and believe was not a true indication. I probably would have rated lower thanI actually did if taken at another time
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Maybe I never did mathematics....hence I worked from left to right.
The basic skills needed to add/subtract/multiply/divide haven't changed (or even been enhanced) because I now know to solve a problem in a different sequence. Yet by doing so, my score would have increased by at least 2 and given me a few more IQ points.
So is this really an indication of "intelligence". Knowing what BODMAS are is just one more piece of information I've learned in the last couple of days, and of no more relevance to me than learning what KIWIs stand for (thanks burnercan).
The "National IQ Test" was a bit of fun devised for Anglo-Celtic Australians which ignored the cultural experience of the 20% of us who come from non-English speaking backgrounds.
The basic skills needed to add/subtract/multiply/divide haven't changed (or even been enhanced) because I now know to solve a problem in a different sequence. Yet by doing so, my score would have increased by at least 2 and given me a few more IQ points.
So is this really an indication of "intelligence". Knowing what BODMAS are is just one more piece of information I've learned in the last couple of days, and of no more relevance to me than learning what KIWIs stand for (thanks burnercan).
The "National IQ Test" was a bit of fun devised for Anglo-Celtic Australians which ignored the cultural experience of the 20% of us who come from non-English speaking backgrounds.
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It would have been interesting to have a group of pilots in there
If intelligence is a measure of intellect, then are pilots as a group, intellectual?
If intelligence is a measure of intellect, then are pilots as a group, intellectual?
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140 - with the handicap of 3 screaming fighting brats in the room at the same time - so quite pleased with that. Just wonder though how accurate that measure (the TV Quiz) really is of a persons IQ??
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Gaunty,
You do not need to be an intellectual to be a pilot, whatever an intellectual is.
You do not even need an IQ of over approx 100, but you do need specific skills that an IQ test will reveal.
Most airlines require Matriculation maths and physics, but think when you last used anything you gained from those subjects at that level.
I know the most complex problem I've had to solve mathematically involved the formula for the circumference of a circle which was about grade 7 and that was in Senior Comm Nav about 1978. Matric physics never came into it, not even in BGT, and one would think that would be the most likely place dealing with pressures etc.
Incidentally, the question was:
You're flying a light twin at a TAS of 150 kts. and approach 'weather'. The best fix is to execute a 180 degree turn.
Your track is 360M, the wind 270/15, and assuming a rate 1 turn, how far will you be off your reciprocal track when you complete the turn - answer expressed in feet!!! The most difficult part was to read the f..... question (RTFQ) and express the answer in FEET, but that's what they wanted, and it was the worst handled question in that series of exams.
It was quite simple really - calculate the distance around the semicircle, then time taken, and apply wind effect for that time (DR).
Two reasons were given for the poor handling. The first was the low rate of attempting because examinees obviously didn't remember the formula, and the second was they didn't give the answer in feet.
Those of you who remember the exam, forgive me if I didn't get it exactly right in the retelling.
You do not need to be an intellectual to be a pilot, whatever an intellectual is.
You do not even need an IQ of over approx 100, but you do need specific skills that an IQ test will reveal.
Most airlines require Matriculation maths and physics, but think when you last used anything you gained from those subjects at that level.
I know the most complex problem I've had to solve mathematically involved the formula for the circumference of a circle which was about grade 7 and that was in Senior Comm Nav about 1978. Matric physics never came into it, not even in BGT, and one would think that would be the most likely place dealing with pressures etc.
Incidentally, the question was:
You're flying a light twin at a TAS of 150 kts. and approach 'weather'. The best fix is to execute a 180 degree turn.
Your track is 360M, the wind 270/15, and assuming a rate 1 turn, how far will you be off your reciprocal track when you complete the turn - answer expressed in feet!!! The most difficult part was to read the f..... question (RTFQ) and express the answer in FEET, but that's what they wanted, and it was the worst handled question in that series of exams.
It was quite simple really - calculate the distance around the semicircle, then time taken, and apply wind effect for that time (DR).
Two reasons were given for the poor handling. The first was the low rate of attempting because examinees obviously didn't remember the formula, and the second was they didn't give the answer in feet.
Those of you who remember the exam, forgive me if I didn't get it exactly right in the retelling.
Just wondering if anyone knows why older people get a much higher IQ for a given range.
I got 69/76 but because i'm 16-25, that's only 139. If i was older it would be like 145.
I'm a victorian and proud. My fellow victorians let us down a lot.
But at least the kiwis are a lot worse!
Cheers all.
I got 69/76 but because i'm 16-25, that's only 139. If i was older it would be like 145.
I'm a victorian and proud. My fellow victorians let us down a lot.
But at least the kiwis are a lot worse!
Cheers all.
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Of course, once you finish with the sheep jokes (oh how original & droll) you could face up to the fact that the low Kiwi scores just prove that any New Zealander who chooses to live in Australia must be a complete idiot.
Don't worry Ockers, I typed this slowly so you have time to think it through.
Don't worry Ockers, I typed this slowly so you have time to think it through.
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Regarding the 2002 IQ test :
I wish I could add 1+4+5 to get....erm....wait... ( I know this one !)...erm... whatever... 11 ?
145 was mine... and was I spewing ?!?! 2 simple mathematics errors - my favourite subject. But really, how accurate are these tests ? I mean, was I asked how many girls would you like to go out with, I am most certain I could yield a formula even our best mates Einstein or Pythagoras would never comprehend ! Oh well - the simple practicality of life is somewhat overlooked.
Nevertheless, for those females eager to leave their details behind ( for my personal CHICY-BABE formula) feel free to do so - emails first, phone numbers later
Who am I ? Well, hard question that ( I am thick - remember) - Originally a Victorian ( Mexican - yes, I can wear that), been converted to a New South Welshman, a Territorian and a South Australian.....possibly with a new title soon
BTW - I no longer live '15min from the Grand' - so ladies - if you're in Sydney, look me up.... hehehe..... ANYONE IN HERE SMART ENOUGH YET TO START UP A DATING SERVICE ???
Best Regards
I wish I could add 1+4+5 to get....erm....wait... ( I know this one !)...erm... whatever... 11 ?
145 was mine... and was I spewing ?!?! 2 simple mathematics errors - my favourite subject. But really, how accurate are these tests ? I mean, was I asked how many girls would you like to go out with, I am most certain I could yield a formula even our best mates Einstein or Pythagoras would never comprehend ! Oh well - the simple practicality of life is somewhat overlooked.
Nevertheless, for those females eager to leave their details behind ( for my personal CHICY-BABE formula) feel free to do so - emails first, phone numbers later
Who am I ? Well, hard question that ( I am thick - remember) - Originally a Victorian ( Mexican - yes, I can wear that), been converted to a New South Welshman, a Territorian and a South Australian.....possibly with a new title soon
BTW - I no longer live '15min from the Grand' - so ladies - if you're in Sydney, look me up.... hehehe..... ANYONE IN HERE SMART ENOUGH YET TO START UP A DATING SERVICE ???
Best Regards
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We didn't watch the TV show.
Interestingly enough, a few of you have raised the question of the accuracy of such an IQ test as was performed last Tuesday.
I believe I can shed some light on that matter.
I was listening to the matter being discussed on a good talk-back program a few days ago, and they had received a media release from the guy who wrote the test.
In his own words, and not verbatim as my memory isn't that good
'It is not an accurate measure of an individuals intelligence. It was a test specifically designed with entertainment as a priority, and publically appealing. To accurately determine IQ/intelligence, you would be required to undergo series of tests in the presence of a qualified psychologist.'
For what it's worth, the show was the Highest rating for the year, with a staggering 3 million viewers- in Melbourne alone, this peaked at approx 1.1 million and averaged 987,000.
This puts it ahead of the Big Brother Final eviction and in the same league as the Closing Ceremony of the Sydney Olympics!
All in all, a very successful coup for 9
The same style show went to air in the UK a few weeks or months ago, and shared similar success with around 9 million people participating.
In the end I took the test on-line and scored a few more than a hundred
Cheers
GoGirl
Interestingly enough, a few of you have raised the question of the accuracy of such an IQ test as was performed last Tuesday.
I believe I can shed some light on that matter.
I was listening to the matter being discussed on a good talk-back program a few days ago, and they had received a media release from the guy who wrote the test.
In his own words, and not verbatim as my memory isn't that good
'It is not an accurate measure of an individuals intelligence. It was a test specifically designed with entertainment as a priority, and publically appealing. To accurately determine IQ/intelligence, you would be required to undergo series of tests in the presence of a qualified psychologist.'
For what it's worth, the show was the Highest rating for the year, with a staggering 3 million viewers- in Melbourne alone, this peaked at approx 1.1 million and averaged 987,000.
This puts it ahead of the Big Brother Final eviction and in the same league as the Closing Ceremony of the Sydney Olympics!
All in all, a very successful coup for 9
The same style show went to air in the UK a few weeks or months ago, and shared similar success with around 9 million people participating.
In the end I took the test on-line and scored a few more than a hundred
Cheers
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