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I am agreeing with Kombre and Ashley. My DS is a first grader. He took the assessment tests (KTEA-II and KBIT-2) offered by the University's enrichment program in order for him to qualify for admission, since he was a kindergartener with no standard tests offered at school. I brought the report with me when I went to talk to his principal asking if they could do something for him so he could be academically challenged at school. I brought it to show her but she asked to keep the report for her record. She said she'll be using this report and the MAP test results (first time the first graders will take in our school district) to see where he's at and will come up with an individual plan or group plan (if there are other kids like him in his grade). She seemed more convinced that my DS is more advanced academically after seeing the test results, instead of just hearing me saying it.

If you are interested in having your DD taking a test, you may check out the NUMATS test offered by Northwestern University Gifted Education (CTD). They have test centers throughout the US. I think they offer tests every few months and the fee is not expensive. My DS can't take it yet because he's only a first grader. I would if they do offer it to younger kids. Good luck!