What does having an IQ of 89 mean?

Question

I recently took an IQ test, and my score was 89. I'm 14 and going into High School this year. I was wondering what my score means. If anyone knows if this is average or below average for a teen, could you let me know? Thanks for your time :-D

Answer 1

If you took that test online, it doesn't mean much at all.  Online tests are NOT accurate, but do tend to give inflated scores rather than low scores.

If that was an official test, you're slightly below the national average of 100.  But don't worry too much about it; it doesn't mean much for you.  Motivation is a much bigger factor for success.

Answer 2

That's not an official test, right? Well, the "average" IQ is 100, so a 89 is a little on the low side. I just turned 15, and my IQ range between 139 - 149 on various IQ tests.

Answer 3

Well, online tests are seldom 100% accurate, but that's awfully low.  The 'average' is 100, but online tests are usually higher.  I'm 14, and my IQ is 147. You'll have to work hard to compensate...

Answer 4

it means you dumb blondie