> However, IQ fails as an indicator of higher intelligence because it fails to correctly identify who is more gifted among their peers. Regardless of whether t

> However, IQ fails as an indicator of higher intelligence because it fails to correctly identify who is more gifted among their peers. Regardless of whether this is true, it still fairly reliably predicts the fact that they are gifted. Conversely, IQ tests aren't precise enough to predict who is less gifted among a set of peers on the lower end either (for small enough score differences).