I think this leads to problems for HG+ kids in that a WISC score of 145 doesn't seem to unusual to them. <but that is a whole separate issue!>
This is especially problematic if they use a group "IQ" test, like the CogAt for example, to collect the data.
There is a hella difference between a 145 on the WISC IV and a 145 on the CogAt. The two tests are just not comparable. I don't believe for a second that you can say: If a child scores 145 on the CogAt, then they will score 145 on the WISC IV. I will go so far as to say you can't even say it's likely. Stricly my opinion. I've gotten ahold of a powerpoint from a university in our state that boldly states that the CogAt is actually a more accurate predictor than the WISC IV, so somewhere some studenets are being taught this and some schools are being "sold" this. I find it to be pretty disturbing.
Luckily for us, our principal gets it. I can't say I would be confident that most school administators understand this, though. Perhaps I am selling these professionals short, though, who knows. ((shrug))
