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My nine year old son just sat for the year end MAPS testing with his 3rd grade class. He scored a 229 in Language, 231 in Reading and a 230 in Math. According to the RIT Norms I saw, Lang. and Reading were off the charts. Math was up there.

1. Can that be right? I found the RIT chart on the NWEA website.

2. If so, how can I leverage this information to advocate for special accommodation from the school for his curriculum in the coming school year. The school seems to be beating the grade-skip drum, but I'm not sure that's going to be the best fit for him.

Other information that may be helpful is that homeschooling and private schooling are not options for our family at this time. Neither is relocating, and we live in a pretty rural town in NH. Also, two years ago, my son scored a GAI (I think that's the term) of 131 on the WJIII, after refusing to participate in a couple of the tests and thus skewing his score downward.

Amy thoughts on this would be helpful

Thanks

1. It is right. Off chart (even 5-8 grades higher) in MAP test is common.

2. Depends on school administion. An outstanding MAP test score should help to convince them for some special arrangement for your kid.

3. MAP tests should be held 2-3 times a year to monitor the progress in long run.