The invention provides a method and device for measuring the attention range. According to the method, an LED key matrix composed of a plurality of key LED lamps is arranged on a big screen test panel; when a test is started, the test duration is set through a drive and control circuit; timekeeping is started after a tester presses a start key, any one of the key LED lamps on the LED key matrix is turned on randomly, when a tested person touches the key LED lamp with a hand, the key LED lamp immediately goes out, and the situation is recorded in a test score, another key LED lamp is immediately turned on at the same time, and if within a preset time interval, the key LED lamp which is on cannot be touched, the situation is nor recorded in the test score, and meanwhile other key LED lamps are automatically turned on; and so on, operation is carried out till the time is up; finally, the test score is displayed and subjected to statistics. The method and device for measuring the attention range are applicable to people of different age groups and are good in enjoyment, test data can be automatically saved, and subsequent statistics and analysis work can be facilitated.