Norm Study of the Raven Standard Progressive Matrices Test in TRNC High School Students

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the norm values of the Raven Standard Progressive Matrices Test (RSPM) for high school students aged 15-18 in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Method: The research was conducted within the framework of a correlational survey model. The population consists of high school students residing in the TRNC. The sample consisted of 613 students from Lefkoşa Turkish High School, selected using quota sampling and aged between 15 and 18. During the data collection process, the “Socio-Demographic Information Form” was used to determine the participants' demographic characteristics, and RSPM was used to measure their cognitive levels. Results: According to the research findings, students' RSPM scores did not show significant differences according to demographic variables. The average scores for the minimum wage income groups 1, 2, and 3 are 30.41, 30.94, and 30.57, respectively. The average scores based on the number of siblings ranged from 29.69 to 31.04. The averages based on age groups were close to each other (30.05–30.76). The scores based on the mother's education level ranged from 30.41 to 32.68, while those based on the father's education level ranged from 30.40 to 31.86. Conclusion: The findings reveal that the demographic variables examined do not have a significant impact on cognitive performance. This suggests that cognitive abilities cannot be explained solely by socio-demographic characteristics. Future studies are recommended to develop multidimensional models that consider psychological, environmental, and neurological factors that may influence cognitive performance, as well as research designs supported by qualitative data.