Classic Matrigma -

The name "Matrigma" is a portmanteau of Matrix and Enigma , highlighting its structure: a 3×3 matrix of abstract figures with one missing cell. | Feature | Specification | |---------|----------------| | Format | 3×3 matrix (9 cells total), bottom-right cell missing | | Items per test | Typically 20–40 questions | | Time limit | ~25–40 minutes (varies by version) | | Answer options | 6–8 choices per problem | | Scoring | Number correct minus partial guessing penalty (in some versions) | | Difficulty progression | Adaptive or linear increasing complexity |

1. Overview Classic Matrigma is a non-verbal, abstract reasoning test designed to measure fluid intelligence (Gf) – the ability to solve novel problems independently of acquired knowledge. It is often administered in professional recruitment (e.g., McKinsey, Bain, BCG), academic admissions, and clinical neuropsychology. classic matrigma

| Percentile | IQ Equivalent (SD=15) | Interpretation | |------------|------------------------|----------------| | >95th | >125 | Very superior reasoning | | 75–95 | 110–125 | Above average | | 25–75 | 90–110 | Average | | 5–25 | 80–90 | Below average | | <5th | <80 | Low (possible impairment) | The name "Matrigma" is a portmanteau of Matrix