Now this is what 2nd grade AAP should look like

[Anonymous]

Truly Gifted and Talented. Ahh....

http://www.wjla.com/articles/2014/05/jae-canetti-sixth-grader-from-reston-to-compete-in-scripps-national-spelling-bee-tuesday-103506.html

[Anonymous]

I don't get it. What does a 6th grader with an aptitude for memorization have to do with 2nd grade AAP?

It is not math to memorize Pi. It isn't writing to memorize spelling words.

[Anonymous]

He is profoundly gifted, but I bet that brings some difficulties as well. I'm sure being "truly Gifted and Talented" does not equate with a blissful existence.

I'm not understanding your point, OP.

[Anonymous]

AAP starts in third grade OP, not second grade.

[Anonymous]

The commentary is on point - this contest is a dated artifact that implies gifted capabilities and talents are shown by kids spelling uncommon words. And yet the greatest payout of education to assemble information in new ways to produce new solutions and/or solve problems.

[Anonymous]

Rain Man could do this. I wouldn't say he belongs in AAP either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:the greatest payout of education to assemble information in new ways to produce new solutions and/or solve problems.

The basis for which is... having the information memorized!

[Anonymous]

Yes I am sure a stupid AART would find a way to disqualify this child's acceptance into an AAP program! Geeze

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Rain Man could do this. I wouldn't say he belongs in AAP either.

He absolutely would belong in AAP! He meets all of the criteria being used for the selection process.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He is profoundly gifted, but I bet that brings some difficulties as well. I'm sure being "truly Gifted and Talented" does not equate with a blissful existence.

I'm not understanding your point, OP.

It is refreshing to see that someone on here recognizes what profoundly gifted is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rain Man could do this. I wouldn't say he belongs in AAP either.

He absolutely would belong in AAP! He meets all of the criteria being used for the selection process.

If he is in Reston and 6th grade like the article says, and goes to two different fcps, one for math specifically. Then yes. He is already in AAP and is taking the accelerated math at one of the middle schools.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Rain Man could do this. I wouldn't say he belongs in AAP either.

He absolutely would belong in AAP! He meets all of the criteria being used for the selection process.

Oh really? You must know more than I. One with "Savant Syndrome" have exceptional memories but typically low IQs. They often have an area of brilliance, like a musical ability, art or calculating abilities, but cannot put it to use in different ways. If he scored low on an IQ test but did exceptionally well in math, he'd probably get Level III math services only.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:the greatest payout of education to assemble information in new ways to produce new solutions and/or solve problems.

The basis for which is... having the information memorized!

Ah no... Memorization is important but spelling is a really poor use of it. There is some guesswork here as the article implies.. and precision of spelling doesn't mean jack (and I don't mean confusing "their" with "there. There a memory games/competitions that do a better job - read "Moonwalking with Einstein"...

[jsteele]

I was just asked to remove a post naming the student's school. I'm not sure why that information is considered sensitive. But since it wasn't included in the article, maybe his parents don't want it publicized and I prefer to error on the side of caution.

But, since this caused me to read through this thread, can I just say that I don't believe I've ever encountered a less supportive group of people in my entire life than in this thread? Give the kid some credit. He seems like a well-rounded individual. His achievements are to be admired, not compared being Rain Man. What use is there posting a message warning that he might not have a "blissful existence"? I thought AAP discussions were to help people navigate the programs, not trash children's accomplishments. If this is what the forum has become, I'm not sure we need it. Please give a bit more thought to your posts.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:I was just asked to remove a post naming the student's school. I'm not sure why that information is considered sensitive. But since it wasn't included in the article, maybe his parents don't want it publicized and I prefer to error on the side of caution.

But, since this caused me to read through this thread, can I just say that I don't believe I've ever encountered a less supportive group of people in my entire life than in this thread? Give the kid some credit. He seems like a well-rounded individual. His achievements are to be admired, not compared being Rain Man. What use is there posting a message warning that he might not have a "blissful existence"? I thought AAP discussions were to help people navigate the programs, not trash children's accomplishments. If this is what the forum has become, I'm not sure we need it. Please give a bit more thought to your posts.

Clap. Clap.

Thank you Jeff.

Yes, this is what posts in this forum often become. It is very frustrating the amount of meanness and trolldom that happen with even the most innocent posts.