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Correct, according to hoagies:


Otis Lennon School Abilities Test (OLSAT-8), grades K-12, ceiling = 150
Group ability test, assesses verbal and nonverbal reasoning abilities that are related to success in school. Published by Harcourt Educational Measurement�
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Braedan's mom, um. A lot of kids are into lego's now and that builds up to other stuff like robotics. There's even clubs and competitions. I might start a chapter for my kid when he starts school. www.starfall.com has up to second grade reading prep. It's popular and free. Fatbrain toys online has a nice selection of thought-provoking toys. I think family game night board games by hasbro are enriching. They have counting, thinking, following directions, and family conversations. Right now we like dominos and UNO best.
For a book I like "Smart Boys" as a good parenting read. I need to get "Smart Girls" because I just had a daughter. Actually I feel more qualified to raise a daughter. I'm glad I read "Smart Boys".
I'm enriching my preschooler right now with cursive lessons from handwriting without tears brand workbook and teachers book. It's very satisfying. Right now he's tracing to memorize the patterns of correct cursive.
Sorry you didn't get into the school you wanted.

If you want more suggestions let me know. We'll talk.

DeHe....Snarky! LOL, I love that word!

IMO. you didn't sound snarky, just frustrated. Those of us that have been at this awhile understand and take nothing personal.

For what it's worth, I think the soapbox is a fine place. If more parents raised hell, do you think our education system would be in the sorry state it is now?

So scream away! Hell, buy a megaphone!

As someone who has given over 100 WPPSIs, I can tell you that scores vary quite a lot over time. Especially the younger the child is when the test is given.

I tend to put more stock in the WISC. When kids are 6, they are more amenable to testing, and the score is more stable.

You can make your child more comfortable with they type of testing materials, which can improve scores a little. If you want suggestions, I can provide some ideas.