Maybe I will try not to worry so much about the numbers... However, this is the first time EVER since starting Kindergarten that we have not seen at least half of the subjects have 4's. Seriously, this is fuelling my thoughts of homeschooling. We started doing more home/ after schooling this year, because of school frustrations, especially the lack of differentiation or challenging work. Does ANYBODY get AIG pull-out services or other arrangements in third grade? In NC? I don't think my DD is PG or HG, most likely "just normal gifted" in the 130-140 range, just like her sibling who was tested (with an eye on whole grade acceleration). I think this one is just bobbing along and trying to please her teacher, while not wanting to look too different from classmates. It is hard to show exemplary work (to get a 4) when there is no above-grade level work or other way to really show you are exemplary. Or is there?