My ds10 is likely going to be given IAAT algebra readiness test before the year is out.
He did well on his untimed math sol, part of what they look at for math placement for next year. I feel confident he will bomb the timed IAAT. Long story, he's just does not do well on tightly timed math tests.
I noticed in 'developing math talent' that in some circumstances that the IAAT can be administered without regard for the timing, but the v-principal at the middle school did not want this to be administered that way for ds. He said the questions get harder at the end of each section, so I asked him what he would think if I told ds to take the test starting with #8, which would give him time to probably finish the last half. He was not, of course, too keen on this idea. Ds is ok with the idea, and he is planning on starting on #15 and working his way back.
The v-principal at the elementary is able to accommodate his speed issue a bit by skipping the bubble sheet for him, and letting him write in his booklet, so maybe that will help, too.
I know this is a pretty long shot for helping in any way, but it at least makes me feel better that he wil have a chance to get to the 'harder' problems.
Crazy?
