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)

Bartlett (TN)Birmingham City (AL)Elmhurst SD 205 (IL)Etiwanda Elementary (CA)Manhattan Beach Unified (CA)Menifee Union (CA)Napa Valley Unified (CA)OKLAHOMA CITY (OK)POLK (FL)Pennsbury SD (PA)Tredyffrin-Easttown SD (PA)

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