The SCAT isn’t used for much. I think it’s considered rather coachable. I’ve had my children take it, and qualify for those programs, but I wouldn’t assume anyone would put a lot of weight on it other than for CTY. It is a single data point. For GT identification in school, a … [Read more...]
Riverside GT Center – some basic info
Back in 2002-03, GTAC members received a document showing 19 students admitted to the GT Center program from the six Cluster IV elementary schools that would feed into Riverside: Fort Belvoir (3); Mt. Vernon Woods (3); Riverside (3); Washington Mill (6); Woodlawn (2); and … [Read more...]
GT Centers compared to Local Level IV services
Advantages of local - 1) Obviously, if your child has good non-GT friends in the local school it's easier to maintain those friendships. They will see each other at recess, on the bus, etc. 2) It's very likely that a high percentage of the other Level IV GT kids from your … [Read more...]
the link to IAAT publisher’s website
http://www.riverpub.com/products/iaat/index.html … [Read more...]
Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test
"To take Algebra 1 in 7th grade, a FCPS sixth grade student must first take the Iowa Algebra Aptitude Test (IAAT) in sixth grade, and do well enough so that FCPS is willing to let them take the 8th grade Math SOL test." … [Read more...]