In 2001-02, FCPS required a minimum IAAT percentile score of 98%ile, plus a good score on an exceptionally difficult “Math Seven Assessment” test. That was the first year of a FCPS 3-year extreme anti-acceleration regime. In 2004-05, the pendulum started to swing, the required IAAT score dropped to 95%ile and the killer MSA was replaced […]
Virginia State Science Olympiad http://www.virginiaso.com/ Here’s an announcement about an April 1st informational meeting on the new Division A (Elementary School) Science Olympiad program for third through fifth grade students. Dear Parent or Teacher. You are invited to attend the 2009 Division A Science Olympiad informational and training program on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 […]
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 more acceptable and […]
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 Woodley Hills (2). GTAC members also received information about the number […]
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 elementary school will stay […]
“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.“
In FCPS, seventh grade students normally take one of three math courses: Algebra 1, Honors Math 7, or Math 7. 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 […]