achievement quotient

quotient /quo·tient/ (kwo´shent) a number obtained by division.

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achievement quotient  the achievement age divided by the mental age, indicating progress in learning.

caloric quotient  the heat evolved (in calories) divided by the oxygen consumed (in milligrams) in a metabolic process.

intelligence quotient  a measure of intelligence obtained by dividing the mental age by the chronological age and multiplying the result by 100.

respiratory quotient  (RQ) the ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide given off by the body tissues to the volume of oxygen absorbed by them; usually equal to the corresponding volumes given off and taken up by the lungs.

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achievement quotient

n.

The ratio of actual performance to expected performance or to the norm achieved by individuals of a particular age, usually on a standard achievement test.

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achievement quotient (AQ),

a numeric expression of a person's achievement age, determined by various achievement tests, divided by the chronologic age and expressed as a multiple of 100. Compare intelligence quotient. See also accomplishment quotient.