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Summer - I think this comparison chart relates only to the older IQ tests. Do you know if there's a more recent version that addresses the newer tests (e.g., SB-V)?

The chart is still valid because it is based upon the "defition of IQ" which has not changed. The difference is that the new tests have ceilings of around 160, so you essentially never see IQ test scores over 160 from the newer tests. Basically if the IQ score is over 145 the correlation on the chart could be considered a minimum.

How has the definition changed?

Squirt -
Do you think subject acceleration would meet your childs needs and satisfy DH?
Grinity

I don't know. Maybe it would work with a good homeroom teacher, if I could figure out how to get the school to do it. I mentioned it to the counselor and she said "no, we don't ever do that". The GT teacher said "but if we do that, then what would we teach him in 6th grade?". But, maybe with WIAT test scores? But, how do I use that as a tool?

Since I don't have any experience with this it is very hard to know what to ask them to do and what to expect. I guess this is just a last ditch effort on my part to get them to DO SOMETHING before I make a final decision to pull him.

He's almost 7 and doing 5th grade reading and 3rd-4th grade math (on ALEKS, he's on level 3.8).

This is an excerpt from the RatioIQvsDeviation IQ article:

Second, the �ratio IQ� may be more meaningful than a �deviation IQ� to families planning instruction. In selecting a textbook or a class it is more helpful to know that a seven-year-old is approximately four years beyond his or her age than to know that s/he is one in four hundred.

I agree! I look at those numbers such as 1/400 and think "but what does it mean IRL?" lol.

Dottie, what is STEP?

Ah I hadn't seen the diagnostic section of the JHU website. Is that what you meant by you can test any time? I was looking at the Talent Search and specific dates were listed.

So do I have this correct? You'd recommend WJIII to get feel for LOG but then the SCAT or STEP (is STEP your preference) to get handle on educational placement?

Dottie et al,

What do you think of MAPS testing? DD tests consistently 4 -5 grade levels up on them, but I wonder if that's simply because the standards are low? Any thoughts? (No GT denial, natch ?!

Dottie et al,

What do you think of MAPS testing? DD tests consistently 4 -5 grade levels up on them, but I wonder if that's simply because the standards are low? Any thoughts? (No GT denial, natch ?!