What should we make of this result? Should we consider WIAT test, too?
Wow - those are really strong test scores. I would consider the WIAT or WJ-Ach and apply to DYS if you are in the U.S.
I think that the achievement testing will help confirm that the Verbal subtest are an underestimate, but you don't really need it unless a DYS application is part of the plan.
It's great that your DD is happy at school. As long as she continues to be willing to try new/difficult academic tasks when the opportunity happens, then you are in great shape for now. On the other hand, your DD's unwillingness to answer questions she isn't sure of the answer c
ould be a result of the enforced underachievement she is subjected to at school. Some kids react to the stress of never being challenged at school by getting very risk adverse and taking on the role of the one who always answers exactly correctly. In that case, achievement testing and considering some kind of modification to allow her to get more normal exposure to the process of learning might be a very good thing.
From observing my growing up family, myself and 3 younger brothers, I think that gifted younger siblings of one or more gifted older sibling are protected from feeling 'like Aliens' by having their 'home cluster group.'
Is your school in one of those locations where there are unusually high numbers of Gifted Kids? If so, that could also be helping.
If in doubt, spend some time observing the classroom in action. Do you get the sense that your daughter is learning good work ethic, and getting emotionally comfortable with the bit of struggle that involves working to tackle a learning challenge, compared to the other kids her age?
Love and More Love,
Grinity
