Originally Posted by Dottie
Remember too, there isn't much difference between a score of 20 and 25 on the Explore. The 25 represents pretty much perfection, and a 20 could have just a couple of wrong answers. After seeing a sample test, I'd call anything 20+ pretty much at the ceiling. Too bad C-MITES (our local search) doesn't have awards, cry .

Good info, Dottie. I was unsure why certain scores from last year didn't move much, but maybe DD hit the "ceiling" on those. I still wonder about the science test, because that continues to be the "weakest" for DD. She is in her grade level (with one skip) in science and she found herself running out of time and unfamiliar with the material. I don't know if this is a weak area for our school or just a matter of critical thinking on her part. Any thoughts how to make this area stronger esp. when we move to the ACT/SATs.

Jen