MAP testing is something the schools give free. � That is the best test for advocating ability grouping, ie., subject acceleration. �I forget if you need to ask for above level testing on the MAP. �The example I remember is to ask for your kid to be placed with a reading group with a similar MAP score, even if that means joining a different grade's reading group. �
MAP testing is out of level testing. The test will get easier or harder based on the child's answers. This is a computer based test.
I think all the kids get Cogat FREE starting in kindergarten. �That is what the school is going to want to see, although apparently it's not a good test for a lot of gifted kids. �
This depends on your state and school district. In my state we do not have mandated gifted identification or funding. Our district only gives CoGAT if the child scores above the 95th percentile in math and reading on fall MAP (starting in first grade). If the child scores in the 98th percentile for reading and math (starting in the fall of second grade) AND scores above 130 on the verbal and non verbal section (they don't even administer the quantitative portion here) they will administer the WISC-IV.
Before testing, I would contact the school to see what they would even consider for your ds.
