Originally Posted by ajinlove
Originally Posted by ConnectingDots
Thank you for this perspective. It's the standard, nationwide nature of the tests that makes us consider it. Do you know how far above grade level they are tested? (ex. does the fourth grade one only go up to sixth grade material)

Below is what states on the Northwestern NUMATS page about EXPLORE. Hope this helps.

EXPLORE

NUMATS utilizes the EXPLORE test, developed by ACT for students in grade 8, to determine the abilities of students in grades 3 through 6. EXPLORE includes subtests in English, math, reading and science. Registered students arrive to assigned test center at 8:00 am. The test takes between 3–3½ hours to complete.

Thank you. I've been scanning websites but had not come across that yet. Oh boy. DS will not be thrilled about spending his Sat. morning that way. ;-)