acs, I consider that just good planning to direct the childs education. When GS was in the 2nd grade his teacher guided him into reading non-fiction when he started reading fiction more than 1 grade level above his current grade level. So, when GS started 3rd grade and was making steady progress in all areas, I started selecting non-fiction books for AR reading that also complemented what he was studying for science or social studies. We mixed it up, he picked fun books, I picked others. As your son has done, GS also found he likes some subjects. He likes science, botany in particular, civil war, and this week asked for books on the Great Depression.
I think that's a pretty good reason to take an above level test. And without direction at this stage, he'd be reading Harry Potter & Bionicles all day while eating ice cream and drinking pop. He gets to do those things, but all in moderation!
