FCPS testing for AAP
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Anonymous
| I just looked at the FCPS website for information about testing for second graders for admission to the AAP program. The website lists a Fairfax Abilities Test scheduled for October 15-26, 2012. Does anyone know what this test is? I thought they administered the COGAT to second graders, no? |
Anonymous
| The parents who couldn't help but prep for the cogat have cause Fairfax County to create an entirely new test without available prep materials. |
Anonymous
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Its the NNAT test...
... and why would you think there are no prep materials for it??? duh. |
Anonymous
| No. It lists the NNAT and the Fairfax Abilities Test. |
Anonymous
Phew! Glad we didn't prep for the CoGat all summer! 
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Anonymous
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I am guessing this is the outcome of all of the prep threads. I here the new test is FAT
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Anonymous
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What is it with this state and their test acronyms?
SOL? FAT? "hey...my kid had a really high FAT score!" |
Anonymous
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I am sure that FCPS has put a lot of thought and planning into this, reached a defensible conclusion using best practices and standards, and it will work out fine.
Like the TJ admission process. 
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Anonymous
| I hope it works out. Something had to be done. 25% of our school's second graders were found AAP eligible this year...up from about 10% 4 years ago at a steady increase. At least half of these kids were not in the top reading or math groups and will either have a tough time at the center or will drag the whole class down. |
Anonymous
| OP here. I checked the site to see if they had posted the testing dates, as we have a wedding to attend in mid-October. I wanted to see if we can make a long weekend out of it, but didn't want DS to miss the COGAT. I had never heard of the Fairfax Abilities Test, but the acronym is pretty funny. I'm guessing that this apparently new test will generate a lot of comments given the past things I've read on this forum! |
Anonymous
well that's a relief since that process results in the best public high school student body in the United States. |
Anonymous
Your kid can make up the test if he's out The testing window is 2 weeks long. Just the school test coordinator (usually the asst principal) and the teacher know. |
Anonymous
| see that the website also recommends GMU for "other testing." Gee, wonder what that's all about? |
Anonymous
| That is fascinating! I can't believe they created a new test. It's kind of funny. |