In general, privately administered IQ & achievement tests may identify whether an individual is gifted, whereas school-administered tests may indicate whether a child is a match for whatever type of gifted programs/services that school may offer.
Essentially true, although I would divide them into individually-administered and group-administered, rather than private and school. Schools can and do administer individually-administered IQ and achievement test.
Excellent distinction, thanks for posting that.
My understanding is that that is how aeh got her extensive and valuable experience that she shares with us every day.
I'd definitely vote aeh the forum's MVP: most valuable poster!
Followed closely by Polarbear and Portia.
