Iowa Acceleration -- Do I need the complete kit?

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Iowa Acceleration -- Do I need the complete kit? #210197 02/04/15 07:23 AM
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OP ConnectingDots Member C Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 848	We are looking at purchasing this to use with DS' private school. I'm on the Great Potential Press site and trying to figure out whether I need the complete kit or just the manual w/one set of forms. There's a $40 price difference. Does anyone know? I can't quite figure out the differences. http://www.greatpotentialpress.com/?s=Iowa+Acceleration+Scale Last edited by ConnectingDots; 02/04/15 07:24 AM.

Re: Iowa Acceleration -- Do I need the complete kit? ConnectingDots #210201 02/04/15 07:34 AM
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Kai Member K Joined: May 2009 Posts: 647	You can do the calculations with just the manual. It has the forms in it (but they're filled in as examples). So if you want to fill in forms for the school, I'm guessing that the manual and a set of forms are all you need. Last edited by Kai; 02/04/15 07:57 AM.

Re: Iowa Acceleration -- Do I need the complete kit? ConnectingDots #210203 02/04/15 08:00 AM
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indigo Member I Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 5,261 Likes: 8	The manual is re-usable and one set of forms is good for one child. The complete kit comes with 10 sets of forms. There are two types of forms: - evaluation forms - summary and planning records. Altogether, the IAS as three parts: manual, evaluation form(s), summary and planning record(s). I believe the forms are sold separately as a replacement when the first 10 are used.

Re: Iowa Acceleration -- Do I need the complete kit? ConnectingDots #210204 02/04/15 08:01 AM
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OP ConnectingDots Member C Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 848	What are the summary and planning forms? Thank you!!

Re: Iowa Acceleration -- Do I need the complete kit? ConnectingDots #210205 02/04/15 08:07 AM
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indigo Member I Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 5,261 Likes: 8	It's there in the description, it just doesn't stand out... I've highlighted it below: Originally Posted by IAS one (1) set of ten (10) Forms and Summary and Planning Records

Re: Iowa Acceleration -- Do I need the complete kit? ConnectingDots #210206 02/04/15 08:09 AM
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OP ConnectingDots Member C Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 848	Yes - thank you. I meant, has anyone used them/what are they used for (as opposed to the 10 forms).

Re: Iowa Acceleration -- Do I need the complete kit? ConnectingDots #210207 02/04/15 08:12 AM
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indigo Member I Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 5,261 Likes: 8	Sure... the summary and planning record form is a 4-page booklet for recording the date, results, and sign-offs... Used for documenting the process and to outline next steps... recommendations (whole-grade acceleration or other plans), timelines, transitioning plans, progress monitoring, etc

Re: Iowa Acceleration -- Do I need the complete kit? ConnectingDots #210208 02/04/15 08:18 AM
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OP ConnectingDots Member C Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 848	Ok, so something we can likely skip given the size of the school, then. Thanks again.

Re: Iowa Acceleration -- Do I need the complete kit? ConnectingDots #210209 02/04/15 08:26 AM
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indigo Member I Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 5,261 Likes: 8	Sorry it took so long to look up... I will verify what Kai said... Chapter 4 of the manual contains samples of the completed forms (both the evaluation forms AND the summary/planning record forms). Yes, this makes it possible to use the manual as a guide, without the forms, in an informal situation where there is not an anticipated need for ongoing referral to formal documentation. Just jot your answers on a blank sheet of paper.

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