What is Between the Lions's IQ Score?

Between the Lions has an IQ Score of 143/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Stimulating tier. The score breaks down to 34/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 42/50 Educational Value, and 30/50 Craft & Quality.

Is Between the Lions educational?

Between the Lions is strong on educational value, 42/50 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/.

Between the Lions , IQ Score 143/200

Between the Lions has an IQ Score of 143/200 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

live-actioneducationalchildren

143/ 200

Stimulating

Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

Ages 4-7SEL 20/50

Between the Lions poster, IQ Score 143/200, 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

A library-set show that teaches reading through skits, songs, and interactive word play. Emmy-winning educational design with high literacy content density, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension strategies are woven into every segment.

Cognitive demands are moderate to high for the age group. One of the most effective literacy shows ever produced, though the production values feel dated compared to modern alternatives.

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