We have some condensing in Math. He is doing 3rd and 4th Grade Math this year. His school does not understand his needs and is not interested in him pretesting or bringing in a Math course, (unless it's for extra work). They think everyone must do all the perscribed work for each grade or they will not be prepared for the next.
I am looking into other schools. I'm also waiting for DYS membership to become effective.
I did the IOWA accelloration and he was one point away from the hightest score category with out the explore test results.
I don't want to whole grade accellorate until I know where he should be. I would like to try a class, I would like them to understand he would benefit from pretesting, subject accelloration, more appropriate work instead of more work, and being with intellectual peers. If he could be challenged in 2 or 3 subjects and stay with this age group, without feeling like the weird kid, I would like that. I'm not sure this is possible. He is insulted by the level of work and wants to do more on his level. "Why don't they let me come up with my own answer" is a typical type of question that says they are holding him back.
He has made some good friends at school this year. He seems to want to be with the smart kids. He has felt a bit outside at times. I think he likes his current age group.
Last edited by onthegomom; 01/24/10 04:08 AM.
