Gifted & Talented test guide
SB5 (Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition)
The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition (SB5), published by Riverside Insights, is an individually administered IQ test covering five factors: fluid reasoning, knowledge, quantitative reasoning, visual-spatial processing, and working memory.
General information only — format, grades tested, and administration vary by district. Always check your district's G&T program page for specifics.
Grade by grade
- Individually administered, typically one-on-one with a psychologist.
- Often used for individual gifted evaluations rather than whole-grade screening.
- Exact use and eligibility rules vary by district — check your district's G&T program page.
Per district publications — verify with your district.
Districts on our list that use SB5 (Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, Fifth Edition)
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