This person also told me the different IQ tests were all "basically the same" and there is no need to worry about finding the "right" test to bring out my daughters strengths. Needless to say, I wasn't filled with confidence.
These statements don't actually bother me. There may be subtle differences between the tests, but I don't think that any of the full (not screening) instruments would miss a gifted child entirely. aeh, do you agree?
Yes. Though the tests each have different strengths, and there are nuances which favor certain kinds of giftedness in each test, all of the standard comprehensive cognitive instruments should be able to spot some indication of giftedness, with the possible exception of certain types of 2e kids, whose testing profiles might require a little more clinical skill to interpret. But even then, none of the tests is likely to miss giftedness entirely, somewhere among the index scores, even if the global score doesn't hit the magic threshold.
Aha, okay... this is helpful, thank you! I was wondering if there was a test that best compensates for slower processing speed, because I was afraid that it could skew her results. In other words, what if she doesn't hit the magic number because she sabotages herself by making the blocks line up perfectly or stalling the questioner by analyzing the questions... Also a test that highlights her working memory. (I don't think that is a factor on the Kbit?)
At this point I am looking to dig a little deeper, because I don't think the Kbit she completed really matches what we see. (I feel a lot better that teacher agrees). Her memory is of particular interest to me. As young as 2 years old she would go somewhere once and be able to direct you back to the same place. I know a lot of young kids will memorize the way to school, or to the grocery store or something, but having only been somewhere once before? For some odd reason people get so fixated that she learned to read at 4 (assuming they believe me) but this information doesn't seem at all useful. Maybe because it doesn't directly translate to academics? (It's not on the MAP test! lol. not really, that's pretty sad.) We don't really NEED testing done at this point. I was just thinking that IF she did test into a certain range it would open doors to more opportunity. (online programs, etc.) Thanks everyone!
