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Achievement or IQ? #65503 01/08/10 09:41 PM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,743 O onthegomom OP Member
OP onthegomom Member O Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,743	Achievement or IQ? Does it matter which test, if I pick from the DYS list? Are some better than others? I'm thinking of testing DD6. She needs more challenge in school and I would like her to get into DYS with her brother. I will have to pay so I need to pick one test.

Re: Achievement or IQ? onthegomom #65508 01/09/10 05:41 AM
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cym Member C Joined: May 2006 Posts: 865 southwest	If you're applying to DYS, I believe they need both. If it's for gifted identification for entrance to a program in a school, I encourage you to find out what they'll accept. I would think a diagnostician would do both just as part of the diagnostic process.

Re: Achievement or IQ? gratified3 #65517 01/09/10 09:08 AM
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Lucijane Junior Member L Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 45	I would do IQ, too, if you're only doing one test. I think it shows long range potential, and reasoning abilities. The portfolio could show her achievement level (stories, writing, math etc.). Good luck!

Re: Achievement or IQ? gratified3 #65632 01/11/10 02:59 PM
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,743 O onthegomom OP Member
OP onthegomom Member O Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,743	Originally Posted by gratified3 There are many ways to increased challenge in and out of school that don't depend on DYS. Enrichment, extracurriculars that are demanding, sports, etc., can all help your DD learn to handle challenge. I'm thinking that it would be better for her to be in DYS too, if she qualifies. I have yet to really see what it is all about as he just qualified. I think it would be a self esteem boost if they both are particiapating in DYS instead of her feeling left out. I have just the 2 children. I would also like to find ways to challenge her more in school. I do lots of challenging things out of school. Last edited by onthegomom; 01/11/10 03:03 PM.

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