The scores are most likely inflated some. Although DD had the WISC-IV at 6 and the WISC V at 9. She had very high scores on the first test but had perfect raw scores on all of verbal, FR, and SR tests on the later test, she also had very high WM and PS scores(140's). Maybe she was just able to do the long testing session better when she was older? We strongly considered a grade skip at the time of the last evaluation and her school encouraged it. However, I am so glad that we did not go through with it. Now that we are dealing with middle school and all that it entails I clearly see the advantage of age and maturity. I know that a grade skip has worked beautifully for some. While our daughter probably would have been better off academically in a higher grade you would have to move her up several grades at least in order to challenge her academically. She is socially and emotionally better off where she is. She is class president and plays basketball and volleyball. She also has developed the judgement and organization skills to easily deal with six classes (and six different teachers) at a time. We do classes through duke TIP and CTY for enrichment as well as their camps. I urge you to think about all the ramifications of moving her up, while it does work wonderfully for some, it does not for others. It is very easy to worry about them no being challenged and to get stuck in the weeds so to speak. Good luck with your decisions!
