Thanks Cricket2. That does sound very similiar to my dd.
Her teacher quickly pointed out the low score on the quanitative part of the Cogat as a red flad that her math is actually low.
It appears the teacher feels this score carries quite a bit of weight in regards to a student's math ability.
I will have to make a better effort to keep her challenged in math but don't think the teacher will be of much help there.
She is in the highest guided reading group at school and has tested about 6th grade level (on Map test at our previous school.) However, this school has an assessment (one of too many) called "intervention by design." The teacher said that showed she is only at a 2.3 instructional grade level. I honestly think much of the issue is that my dd can turn it on or off for this tests depending on how she feels like responding that particular day. It's very frustrating. She is currently reading the unabridged Anne of Green Gables (about 7th grade level.) She doesn't read all the time but is plowing through it during down time at school. She's a tough nut to crack!
Thanks!
