A Study on the Measurement of Senior High School Students’ Intelligence in the Coastal Area of Kendari Based on the CFIT

Abstrak

This descriptive quantitative study aimed to assess the intelligence level of senior high school students in the coastal area of Kendari, utilizing the Culture Fair Intelligence Test (CFIT) Scale 3A. Participants included 463 students from grades X and XI across four schools: SMAN 1 Soropia, SMAN 3 Kendari, SMAN 8 Kendari, and MA Bahrul Mubarak Kendari. The CFIT was administered in classroom settings to obtain standardized IQ scores. Results revealed an average IQ of 81.54, classified as below average, with 73% of students scoring below average and only 0.4% reaching superior levels. IQ distributions were relatively homogeneous across schools, ranging from 79.61 to 82.24. Variations were observed based on age, gender, and environmental factors inherent to the coastal context. The findings underscore the significant influence of the coastal educational environment on cognitive outcomes and highlight the urgent need for context-based psychoeducational interventions. This study provides empirical evidence to support the development of data-driven educational policies aimed at enhancing cognitive development and promoting equitable learning opportunities in coastal regions.

Kata kunci

• coastal area
• culture fair intelligence test
• high school students
• intelligence