Reasoning tests for 14 to 17 year olds
Adolescent scores move more than adult ones, because schooling is still changing the test-relevant skills month by month.
A separate norm band
The 14 to 17 band carries a lower expected mean than adult bands, reflecting incomplete schooling rather than lower ability.
Why stability is lower
A single year of teaching can shift performance by several points at this age, so one sitting should never be treated as a fixed trait.
Talking about the result
Frame it as a snapshot of current reasoning under time pressure. Labels attached at sixteen tend to stick far longer than they deserve.
Sit the paper — 20 items, 15 minutes
Start the test
Scored against age, education and area norms. Free certificate with a QR code anyone can verify.
Questions people ask
Can under-14s take it?
No. The norm tables start at 14.
Should parents see the score?
That is the family’s call, but the family breakdown is more useful than the single figure.