Hi everyone!
I've had some time to prowl around the forum a bit, and I have a few quick questions to ask (related to my last post, but I thought I'd start a new thread):
My DS8 (with cleft palate and speech issues) was recently tested using the WISC and and only 2 subtests from the WIAT (Word Reading and Math Reasoning). His assessment was done in public school by the school psychologist.
My question is: Is it common practice to pull out just 2 subtests from an achievement test like the WIAT during an assessment?
My school district uses a weighted formula to determine GT. The full scale IQ, Verbal IQ, Performance IQ, GES, WIAT Word Reading, WIAT Math Reasoning, and parent input are each used. These scores are weighted as 0-5 points for each of these categories. The weighted figures are then added up. A score of 30 or above is considered GT.
Is a formula like this chosen by the school psychologist? Or is it usually a district-wide decision to set a formula like this?
Is is possible for a parent to advocate for the use of a different formula based on a physical difficulty (i.e., my son's cleft/speech issues)? My son scored 129 on his IQ test and 29 on their "formula score." His Word Reading score was lower than expected (likely due to his speech issues?).
It just seems to me that some tests are more difficult for him when he has to work so hard to get the speech sounds to come out properly!!!
Also, I'm considering the possibility of approaching my son's school about doing a partial homeschool/partial public school arrangement. Is it common for schools to allow children to be homeschooled for core subjects and public schooled for specials?
Thank you for your thoughts, everyone!!!
jellyb
Last edited by jellyb; 03/10/09 10:30 PM.
