COGAT - low quantitative score, but did not finish section

[Anonymous]

Question - would the committee take into account a lower score on the quantitative section if the kid got most of it right, but didn't attempt 11 questions?

99th and 97th percentile on the verbal and nonverbal sections.

quantitiative score is low, but it's the only one not finished with 11 questions not attempted. 90% correct for the questions that were attempted.

But we are applying for AAP for an upper ES grade as we are new to the county/school system so I don't know if we should given kids who have already been exposed to more advanced math at this point. We didn't do any other testing as it's expensive already.

[Anonymous]

The test score is what it is, you have to show why your child needs AAP full time. If score is low, you can try explain it away, but how does that tie into the theme of "my child needs full time AAP"?

If your child don't get into AAP, it's not the end of the world. I would focus on Iowa test and SOL so that kid can test into Algebra I Honor at 7th grade.

https://www.fcps.edu/node/41105

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The test score is what it is, you have to show why your child needs AAP full time. If score is low, you can try explain it away, but how does that tie into the theme of "my child needs full time AAP"?

If your child don't get into AAP, it's not the end of the world. I would focus on Iowa test and SOL so that kid can test into Algebra I Honor at 7th grade.

https://www.fcps.edu/node/41105

Honestly, this is the way.
Math is really the only distinguishing factor that still matters after elementary school.
If your kids is doing 7th grade algebra without struggling without AAP, then your kid sort of had the best of both worlds.

[Anonymous]

Did you get an actual score for the quantitative section? Does ParentVUE list a score? I ask because DD's score sheet mailed home showed several questions (what seemed to be a whole section) not attempted. DD did finish the whole test, but there were testing irregularities.

I went around and around with the school testing coordinator and AART and they basically told me not to worry about it, "because it's just one piece of the puzzle - it's a holistic look."

Thankfully DD's iReady scores were 99% and the AART made sure to include plenty of math work samples. DD was selected and has thrived in AAP, with high math and reading SOL scores.

But I'm still aggravated that DD didn't get a score when, arguably, math strengths are important to the selection process.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The test score is what it is, you have to show why your child needs AAP full time. If score is low, you can try explain it away, but how does that tie into the theme of "my child needs full time AAP"?

If your child don't get into AAP, it's not the end of the world. I would focus on Iowa test and SOL so that kid can test into Algebra I Honor at 7th grade.

https://www.fcps.edu/node/41105

As far as I know, there is no way to test into Algebra 1 HN without being on the accelerated math track. Which requires either AAP or being placed in advanced math.

[Anonymous]

You’re asking the committee to assume:

- all of the skipped questions would have bern right;

- your child should essentially take a shorter test (less questions answered in the time) than everyone else; and

- other kids who skipped questions would have gotten them wrong (since you’re saying your kid needs AAP).

You will not escape the score, not should you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The test score is what it is, you have to show why your child needs AAP full time. If score is low, you can try explain it away, but how does that tie into the theme of "my child needs full time AAP"?

If your child don't get into AAP, it's not the end of the world. I would focus on Iowa test and SOL so that kid can test into Algebra I Honor at 7th grade.

https://www.fcps.edu/node/41105

As far as I know, there is no way to test into Algebra 1 HN without being on the accelerated math track. Which requires either AAP or being placed in advanced math.

A Teacher friend told me that you can request your child take the IAAT in 6th grade even if they are not in advanced math. I have no idea if you can request to take the 7th grade SOL if you are not in advanced math.

[Anonymous]

The committee won't know why your child scored what he scored. You can ask for a retake of the test one time next year if he doesn't get into AAP.