Hi all..
She scored really high on the SCAT (and according to other tests as well is 2e HG), Grinity, so that might be the answer you were looking for. The grade level of this program was elementary level; I agree, I have heard great things about the middle school and high school programs. But also, Grinity, you know he 'looks' pushed, but isn't (but other kids are!) That's one of the things we have to deal with in education, I think. Cheers!

Ah Yesss!

The old "Balanced Push" - only the primary parent knows for sure, and how are they to trust themselves?

My guess is that you DD is at least a Standard Deviation above the other CTY kids in readiness level, so isn't going to do well with her agemates in that setting. (Although her non-support from the teachers is unconsiounable.) Does her disability heighten the "Goldilocks Problem?" Probably in some ways.

Although one of my 2E friends was able to handle High School classes in elementary school age because he didn't really care about fitting in socially, he just really wanted interesting learning material - and the high school students were kind and to him while the agemates were unreceptive. Sure he was a 'Mascot,' but for him, any positivity filled his social needs.

My DS has a long and complicated wish list of how he wants to interact socially with his grademates. IF he was in High School, I expect he would be heartbroken to not be treated as a total equal in all aspects. He can barely handle not being treated as the non-full-voting member that he is, inside our family! He acts deeply offended. Not sure if it's an attempt at manipulation or the real thing, but it's non-negotiable so I just ((shrug.))

Anyway, I wish you luck in the future, and hope that when the time comes to try again, she has a better experience. Have you seen the "Think Summer Institute?"

Grin

Is there any way for kids to practice before the test? Any particular books that may be of use? My son took the test last weekend, and I dont think he did well. He was out in 20 minutes pretty much having guessed all the answers! I would like him to retest, but this time hopefully with some practice.

Relax! Let's get the scores first mom! They should be arriving any day now, as the turnaround time is very fast. Lots of kids test that quickly and do fairly well.

How old is your son? Which level did he take (which grade did he register for?) It's not really a test you can practice for, beyond the "basics" they give in the registration booklet...knowing what an analogy is, and understanding the goal of the math problems is just finding out which side is greater.

Mom1999,
LOL, our son took the test in Feb 08 and finished each section in around 10 minutes for a total test time of about 20 minutes. I second Dottie, don't panic until you have the results I think a better indicator is how did you son feel when he came out of the testing?

Hi,
have you recieved the score yet?
My son took the test around the same time (June 6th).. Came out of the test in about 10 minutes and 15 minutes flat for each section. Now I am just waiting to hear from them...
Wondering if he needs to re test how long should we wait ?