<p>So, my school has a lot of kids who do not take notes (they tend to put their heads down) in class and that bs homework, yet, they are able to score near perfect scores on about any test without any effort. Those kids have 35's+ on the ACT and high 2200's on the SAT.
And on the other hand, I choose to not study hard for one of my joke AP (stats) test and I got a 2. I was able to pull off a 32 and high 2200, but only after 5 months of prep. </p>
<p>I am a slacker, but I have perseverance for imperative things... I have noticed that a lot of people on CC are similar to my classmates. </p>
<p>I do not have an inferior complex, but I want to know how to increase my IQ so that I can absorb information faster and better.</p>
<p>what do you want to do with your increased information absorption/retention abilities?</p>
<p>there’s really not much one can do outside of trying to optimize their genetic potential through simple things like getting optimal nutrition and exercise, and by doing intellectual things. </p>
<p>some drugs or nootropics have a good reputation like piracetam.</p>
<p>in the future it may be possible to increase our genetic potentials. by then of course increasing our lifespans would probably also be possible, as it seems likely that biotechnology for that purpose would come along first. but then things get rather speculative so i wouldn’t really hang your hopes on this. feel free to investigate the issue more though.</p>
<p>anyway, we’ll see. for now try to be a good human with the intelligence that you have.</p>
<p>I dunno if you wanna listen to that guy. 
I wouldn’t worry about trying to increase your IQ, as it’s mostly just a matter of working smarter, not harder. Try to see patterns in how tests are designed to evaluate your knowledge of the material. It’s not always about knowing everything, so much as knowing what you need to know. That’s probably why IQ tests involve a complete-the-pattern component, because it’s something similar to what your classmates are likely doing. As well, though they may not seem be working, they might be thinking about the topics in a different way, and might not need notes to do so.</p>
<p>Challenge yourself intellectually with rigorous classes. It teaches you to absorb things more effectively and quickly. The process is not fun though haha.</p>
<p>Eat your vegetables</p>
<p>Do you know your current IQ?</p>
<p>I do not. I’ve been wanting to take a real IQ test (perhaps the Stanford-Binet IQ test), but they are really hard to get a hold of.</p>
<p>there’s no point of getting an IQ test. knowledge (or lack thereof) of your IQ won’t change it</p>
<p>Have good parents during your early childhood. </p>
<p>Eat well.</p>
<p>Exercise often, but not too often. </p>
<p>Be optimistic while living; be pessimistic while testing. </p>
<p>Enjoy tests.</p>
<p>A lot of times students don’t take notes, but then they go home and study for a long time. I know some people who always say, “I think I failed that test,” and then they end up getting 100% on the test. Reading comprehension helps you with vocabulary and things like that. You could also try different methods of taking notes like pictures or maybe you could type them if that helps you remember. 
I don’t know what you can do for IQ.</p>
<p>^cool story bro
don’t tell it again</p>
<p>Generally you can’t really change your IQ. IQ’s tend to stay basically the same your entire life (they don’t usually increase or decrease by more then 10 points). I know it sucks (I am in the same position where I have to study a ton to do well), but just keep working hard…</p>
<p>Have you researched cognitive science? Contrary to popular belief, it is impossible to raise your IQ score more than a few points (if any). The changes in IQ are usually due to different tests (woodcock johnson vs cogat). I don’t think you need to increase IQ, you need to increase your retention abilities.</p>
<p>To increase IQ, you should read lots of books, watch or read the News, don’t watch too much TV and don’t play too much video games, and always push yourself to do things you haven’t done before.</p>
<p>Your iq doesn’t really change, despite what my Spanish teacher preaches to everyone. I read awhile ago that its usually determined by the time you’re 4. And don’t worry about it, most people who brag about their iqs usually got it from an online test. I actually know what my minimum iq is from a second grade test, but I don’t go around screaming “I’m at least this smart” because actions speak Louder than words. People are different, if you need to study more than study more. It’s not fair but its reality.</p>
<p>To improve your IQ, learn some thinking heuristics.</p>
<p>Call me a Pollyanna, but I do believe that people can improve their cognitive/analytical ability if they apply themselves.</p>
<p>TheresaR, that’s not the same as improving your IQ</p>
<p>CTScoutmom,</p>
<p>Then, how would you describe IQ?</p>