My understanding is that if a child achieves the EXPLORE benchmarks in 8th grade, they are �on track� for the corresponding ACT scores at the customary grade (11th) and college readiness at HS graduation. The math and science benchmarks, in particular, are higher than the average scores for 8th and 11th grade.
My reasoning is if a child meets these higher than the mean thresholds as a talent search participant, it is extra proof and insurance that a grade skip is an appropriate choice.
Do you agree?
