Hi everyone. I am glad I came upon this forum and am hoping that someone may have advice for me. My 2nd son is very bright. Last year his fall MAP score in 1st grade reading was 200 and spring score of 205 and math was 198. Last year we began hearing from his teacher that he had difficulty focusing in the classroom and was often off task. Initially, she had said he was bored and was trying to give him more challenging work which was in the form of paperwork, something he does not like. We tried working with the teacher but it seemed as if she was always relying on us to tell her what to do. This year started off good but now I just received a note saying the same thing. All his grades are 100%, so I know he is getting the information. We have not received any results on this years MAP testing. Unfortunately, we do not have a gifted program or even options for students who are advanced (teach to the average). I am waiting to hear the words ADD from the school, which both my husband and I do not feel he has. Sorry to ramble on, I guess what I am getting at is, are those scores considered advanced and if so what can we do to help ensure continued growth and improve focus. On a side note, his pediatrician, who has seen him since birth does not feel it is ADD. Thanks in advance.
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