Mensa

[The Brain Shop]

Hi all,


As the child is too young for normal testing, you may approach any registered psychologist for IQ testing for their child (http://singaporepsychologicalsociety.org/). However, following psychologists do perform this service:

Nicon Chin, Mensa Singapore's resident psychologist:
Psychologist/Cert.
Hypnotherapist
Psychological Therapy Centre
Mt Elizabeth Medical Centre #09-02
3 Mt Elizabeth
Singapore 228510


Wilson Chan
Registered Psychologist (Singapore)
Diplomate, American Academy of Special Education Professionals
MA (App. Psychology), BSc (Hons, C1), Dip Ed, BCSE, MSPS, Assoc APA, member of MENSA
Gifted Academy, Singapore
165, Bukit Merah Central #03-3665 S150165
Tel: +65-93832244
Email: gifted_learners@yahoo.com.sg
Website: http://www.gifted-academy.com.sg

It is entirely in your discretion whether the child should undergo such IQ test and if so, which psychologist to approach (for avoidance of doubt, the psychologist does not have to be from the above list).

[The Brain Shop]

There was a Junior Mensans Special Interest Group formed.

[hearty_dolphin]

My son was accepted to the Mensa this year. So far we have not join any activity. Any parents have children in Mensa? What are the activities that are suitable for 7 years old.

[sleepy]

hearty_dolphin:

My son was accepted to the Mensa this year. So far we have not join any activity. Any parents have children in Mensa? What are the activities that are suitable for 7 years old.

There isn't. So far only came across durian & cycling. But not that suitable for younger children.

There is a weiqi interest group but seems like sleeping, no regular activity being organised.

[Lynn2010]

Just to revive this discussion… any one found any benefits of joining the Mensa??

[violin_lover]

Lynn2010:

Just to revive this discussion.... any one found any benefits of joining the Mensa??

Hi Lynn, I took my Mensa test more than 2 decade ago (Dec 1990) and scored a 99 percentile. But I didn't join the club....anyway, having a letter/certificate that shows that one has a high IQ does help to boost up confident level. Hence, I do encourage your kid go for the test. It cost around $20 in 1990, not sure about the price now

[Lynn2010]

violin_lover:

Lynn2010:

Just to revive this discussion.... any one found any benefits of joining the Mensa??

Hi Lynn, I took my Mensa test more than 2 decade ago (Dec 1990) and scored a 99 percentile. But I didn't join the club....anyway, having a letter/certificate that shows that one has a high IQ does help to boost up confident level. Hence, I do encourage your kid go for the test. It cost around $20 in 1990, not sure about the price now

Hmmm.... sounds good. Encourage by many to let both my dds to go for the test but i hesitate as i do not want them to grow up thinking they are superior (if they are tested for high IQ). Now that they are older, it's good to know. They should be on the higher range :). DD1 can read story books and speak full sentences at 2 yr old. DD2 can solve P2/3 level Math problem at 5 yr old.

Thanks for the comments.

[violin_lover]

Lynn2010:

Hmmm.... sounds good. Encourage by many to let both my dds to go for the test but i hesitate as i do not want them to grow up thinking they are superior (if they are tested for high IQ). Now that they are older, it's good to know. They should be on the higher range :). DD1 can read story books and speak full sentences at 2 yr old. DD2 can solve P2/3 level Math problem at 5 yr old.

Thanks for the comments.

Go for it I don't think its hard to get 98 percentile. Nowasday, they don't publish the raw score in their letter. I had a shock when I received my raw score many years ago. And knowing the raw score does help me to accomplish many things in life. ie I dare to take up lots of academia challenges, \"knowing that\" I should be able to overcome the barriers. For example, I got a \"D\" for my Physics J1 promo and still convince myself to apply for Physics \"S\" paper. Please update me the outcome of your kids' MENSA admission test

Cheers

[sleepy]

Lynn2010:

Encourage by many to let both my dds to go for the test

The last time I checked, mensa doesn't conduct IQ test for kids in primary school. To join, just need to submit IQ report done by EP.

[Lynn2010]

Sleepy, both are now in Sec sch. DD2 will be 13 yr old end of next year. No hurry. I will let them take the test if Mensa allows. Will let DD1 take after exams.