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Originally Posted by longcut
Is the main benefit of IQ testing at this point that it might establish a need to grade accelerate or push for earlier services?
Is IQ testing a necessity for the Iowa Acceleration Scale?
Is IQ going to be appropriate/accurate when tested on newly 9yo? I read that gifted kids are best tested age 4.5-8.
1) The main benefit of IQ testing may be getting to know your child's strengths and relative weaknesses, while gaining an understanding of any compensating which your child may be doing. Being well-informed empowers parents to coach their child at home and also to best advocate for their appropriate education. Regarding your husband not seeing value in knowing a number, the IQ test would provide a series of numbers, based upon subtests taken.

2) Yes, the IAS considers IQ, among other criteria.

3) Accuracy of IQ tests may be influenced by a variety of factors, discussed on other threads on the forum, including How much error can there be in test scores?.