What is Alphablocks's IQ Score?

Alphablocks has an IQ Score of 152/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Stimulating tier. The score breaks down to 34/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 44/50 Educational Value, and 36/50 Craft & Quality.

Is Alphablocks educational?

Alphablocks is strong on educational value, 44/50 on TVI's rubric, which covers academic content, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, life skills, and knowledge transfer.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

Alphablocks , IQ Score 152/200

Alphablocks has an IQ Score of 152/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Stimulating tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MPH and Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP·Updated 2026-06-06·Methodology

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152/ 200

Stimulating

Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

Ages 3-6SEL 18/50

Alphablocks poster, IQ Score 152/200, Stimulating tier on TV Intelligentsia

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

SEL Score/50

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Why you should trust this score

Reviewed by Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP

Licensed school psychologist. Reviews kids content against the published rubric and the CASEL social-emotional learning framework.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,324 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

BBC series featuring animated letter characters whose interactions model phonics and word formation with remarkable educational precision. Developed alongside reading specialists, it systematically introduces letter sounds and blending in a sequenced curriculum.

Genuinely teaches reading rather than just letter recognition. Exceptional educational design that disguises rigorous phonics instruction as playful animation.

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