Brendan Kelly Ph.D.

Brendan Kelly is Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto. He is author of over 50 books including the recent "Intelligence, IQ & Perception", and "Intelligence: Where we Were, Where we Are & Where we’re Going." He holds two doctorate degrees: a Ph.D. in Mathematics (Number Theory) from U. of T. and an Ed.D. in Computer Applications from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and he curates his site on Quora titled, “IQ & Intelligence.”

Do Math Geniuses have normal IQs or are they exceptionally intelligent in other areas as well?

Those who excel at mathematics typically have a high IQ. The figure below from the College Board gives the average SAT score by college major for the year 2014. (For more information, visit What is the average IQ of students by their chosen degree? I just found an old statistic. – Intelligence and IQ ) …

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Is Mathematical Ability determined by Genetics or can it be Developed through Practice and Learning?

This is a great question and has been discussed at great length among mathematicians and mathematics educators. Research shows that the ability to do mathematics at a level, corresponding to the middle school mathematics curriculum (Common Core State Standards) is accessible to almost anyone with enough interest and dedication. One example is provided by the …

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What are some signs of a high IQ and how can it impact one’s life? How should one interact with a high IQ person?

Some Signs of High IQ When you first meet a person, you may make a rough assessment of their level of intelligence. However, this judgment should be provisional, and the longer you observe that person, the more accurate will be your assessment. Here are some characteristics I have found in the very high IQ people …

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Has there been anyone of exceptionally High IQ who has shown the ability to learn at a faster rate than the average person?

Terence Tao, born on July 17, 1975, in Adelaide, Australia, displayed exceptional mathematical abilities from an early age and was considered a child prodigy. He mastered arithmetic at age 2 and entering high school at the age of 7, where he studied calculus. By the age of 14, he had become the youngest gold medalist …

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What Factors Contribute to Highly intelligent People being more Humble than others?

An old adage asserts, There are three kinds of people: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who wonder what happened. The first category is mainly populated by highly intelligent people, and the third category, by those who are at the other end of the intelligence spectrum. Highly intelligent people learn more …

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What factors contribute to one person being considered “better” than another. Is it based on Intelligence, Wealth, Fame, or Something Else?

“I don’t want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member.” –Groucho Marx We humans are tribal beings. Each of us belongs to various “tribes” determined by our family circle, our religion, sports interests, political views, career choice, socioeconomic status and a host of other personal choices. Within each group, there …

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What do highly intelligent people think of those who are less intelligent?

People who are highly intelligent are usually aware that they have different interests from most people and that they learn things in school more easily than the average. Whether they flaunt their intelligence depends upon a variety of factors. In many cases bright young people want social acceptance and will disguise their gifts to masquerade …

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