epoh, do they not use it as a screener for the gifted program? That is what our district uses it for (well, one of the uses). Kids who score high are then given an achievement test and the teacher's do an evaluation.
Not sure what the point of buying and administering the test is if they are not going to do anything with the results. In addition, while the test does have some problems, theoretically it should provide useful information about every student's strength and weaknesses that should inform the strategies the school uses to educate them.
That is too bad that they don't take it seriously.
As for the grade vs age scores, I have mixed feelings. I have a early September baby and a late May baby. So my 2nd was 9 months younger than my first when he started kindergarten. 9 months is a big difference at that age.
