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I thought about testing DS7 this year also, because at home he's working ahead on his own. I finally decided that I don't know how long he's going to be quite so far ahead and would rather have that extra time with the testing. We'll probably test him as a 2nd grader next year when he's technically a 2nd grader. But, then I start to feel guilty because he's already working at a 4th grade level and is it fair to have him tested as above level when it's not *really* above level.

Anyway, I just thought it was interesting that it seems that there are cloudy ethical points no matter when you test as a homeschooler. Either you fudge their age or you fudge their grade, but it's almost impossible to have the correct age/grade match for the tests.

Wow Zia,

That is a fabulous verbal score!!! We will wait until next year to retest. The local classes are sooo expensive that it just doesn't seem worth it. Congrats to you and your son!!

I found this information by google. It may be helpful to some parents want to be familiar with the materials.
http://120perhour.com/scat-sample-test-index.htm

I found the practise questions for my son at http://120perhour.com/scat-sample-test-index.htm
I helped my son to be familiar with the math question format.
It's very helpful.

This sample test costs about $6. While it is not much, your $6 might be better spent buying a book from critical thinking. It had about 1 page for 2nd grade out of the 36pages.

Helenjhq, you've posted that link 5 times now (and have only made one other post, ever). Are you here for any reason other than to post it?

Dear ColinsMum,
Yes, I am pretty busy with my two kids now. I was prepared my son's CTY SCAT test then when I posted it. Now I am busy with my son's sport activities now. :-) He has table tennis private classes 3 times a day.
BTW, I got a card from CTY saying that my son will receive an invitation letter to the state award ceremony around August. I don't know if it worths to drive there to attend the ceremony.
I didn' register my son for CTY summer programs. He is too young this year. I might register him next year. I also think about apply for Davidson Young Scholar program for him next year. All my best wishes to parents who have gifted children.

Dear ColinsMum,

My recent interest goes to the early entrance programs.
http://www.earlyentrancefoundation.org/peep/PR/EEPs-recruitment/index.html

Davidson has early college program inside U. Neveda, Reno.
But I am more interested in the CSULA EEP program. I believe it's terrific program for some kids who is 4 grade advanced.
Thanks,