The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale is a widely used intelligence test that assesses cognitive abilities and intellectual potential in individuals aged 2 to 85 years. It was developed by Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon in France in the early 20th century and later revised and standardized by Lewis Terman at Stanford University in the United States.
The test consists of a series of tasks and questions that measure various cognitive abilities, including verbal reasoning, abstract/visual reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and short-term memory. The results are typically reported as an intelligence quotient (IQ), which is a standardized score that compares an individual's performance to the average performance of others in their age group.
The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scale is used in various settings, such as schools, clinical settings, and research studies, to assess intellectual abilities, identify learning disabilities or giftedness, and guide educational or intervention planning. It has been revised several times over the years to ensure its validity and reliability.