Hi CliffH, welcome!
Was this the only time she took MAP? Our schools give it 3 times a year. In our experience, the school looks at the "pattern" of scores and not just a single score. In addition, they consider other data.
I understand your concern completely, though. No parent likes to see their child underchallenged!
I wish I could give you encouragement about using the MAP test scores for advocacy,, but I have 2 DYS who are scoring well above the 99th percentile for grade...a couple of grade levels up. They both also claim to be underchallenged at school in math, so we are looking at our options for math outside our school.
I would not independently IQ test unless you are certain that the school or some other program you are hoping to gain admission to would accept the testing.
Does she meet the criteria for the challenge math program? I would probably speak to the coordinator for that program and see what it is she needs to do to meet the criteria and focus on that. Best wishes!
