DS6 (still not used to typing 6 instead of 5!) had his reading assessment this week. I'm on pins and needles waiting to hear what the latest assessment's at because I know I've seen another jump in his reading lately. I'll get his report card late next week and his teacher has promised me she'll put his reading assessment on his report card. They don't usually do that, but it's necessary for applying to the gifted magnet.

Plus, I take the first step in applying for the magnet on Monday!

Anyways, all this as well as reading about other kids has me wondering: How many of you have had/will have your kids officially tested? We haven't done any testing on DS6 or DS8, for that matter. I feel like thus far it's obvious he's way ahead of the other kids. Reading these boards, I also know there are plenty of kids farther along than him. Do you think it's important to do the testing? I've looked a bit into some of it and the WISC seems so pricey. Just wondering what he gets out of it by spending the money and learning officially where he ranks.