Is IQ of 130 in WISC -IV really top 2%?

[Anonymous]

A 504 plan is special education. It refers to section 504 of the federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of one's handicap or disability.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did WISC IV for all because I was curious. Only DC3 has a 504. No special Ed, per se.

You must be rich! That's expensive curiosity.

[Anonymous]

Yes the504 is covered under IDEA. DC receives no services as PP asked. DC gets extra testing time, though.

Rich? Hardly. Actually WISC identified need for 504, a need we were unaware of. DH was not in favor of testing, but it kwas something I had gone through as a child and was useful. Although, I must have had a full neuropsych as I was tested for many, many hours.

I am not gifted, but I am a hard worker?

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Anonymous wrote:Interesting, but I doubt a kid with just a 130 IQ is so bright that he's going to be labeled emotionally-disturbed. He is just one of the masses of bright FCPS kids. A kid with 160 IQ? Yeah, I'd buy that that kid might have problems functioning in a standard class. The difference between a 130 kid and a 160 kid is as large as the difference between an average child (100) and an intellectually disabled child.

No no that is not true. I agree that we tend to have more children in this forum with IQ 130 but really? The difference between a 130 kid and a 160 kid is as large as the difference between an average child (100) and an intellectually disabled child.

I am not that PP, but are you claiming the last statement is outrageous? It is technically wrong, but the opposite of the way you're thinking. As a statistical matter, there is a more extreme difference between a 130 and a 160 than a 100 and a 70, when the scale is normalized to 100.

This is true in terms of IQ.... Many on this forum seem to think they know better and that there is very little difference between an IQ 130-160.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have 3 kids and all are in AAP.

DC 1 has IQ of 155, is bright beyond bright, a little different - speaks in metaphors - just super intellectual - I feel like I am speaking to a super advanced colleague when in conversation with DC1. AAP was a best fit, hands down.

DC2 has IQ of 134. Very well-rounded child. Extremely smart and kind. Gets along with all children across all abilities. DC2 is very outgoing and very smart.

DC3 has IQ of 119 but GAI of 132. Low processing and Avg Working Memory scores brought down FSIQ. Very smart kid. AAP is a best fit. DC3 has a 504 and AAP teacher is on top of being innovative to help DC stay on track. Disorganization like you have never seen before. AAP is a great fit.

Of my 3, only DC2 would do well in GE class. DC1 would have checked out or would have continued being a teacher's helper, but would not have been pushed or taught new to DC things. 7th grade, current grade, is the first year that DC has been pushed beyond comfort zone. DC3 learns differently, and the AAP teachers are trained to teach to kids in a different way.

I don't think change is necessary. I think opening AAP up to all children is a must. Much like how Honors is open to all in MS and AP in HS. It should be up to the parents where they want their children.

. This makes zero sense an IQ of 119 needs to be in AAP... That is no where near gifted and the child with 134 Would have probably had a GAI score in the same range or much higher than 119. 119 IQ, Try min 130...

[Anonymous]

130 is the top 2% across the U.S. That being said 130 does not have to be the top 2% of a given geographic area of the U.S.. 130 is probably not the top 2% of the D.C. Metro area. My kid's is 149 and 4 others in her class of 28 are above 140.

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Anonymous wrote:I started suspecting because anyone I see in this forum all have almost minimum 130

It takes at least an IQ of 130 to get into Mensa. That is the top 2% of those taking IQ tests. I seriously doubt that very many of those posting here are at that level.

Mesa accepts a WISC IV FISC 130 and does not accept a GAI score.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:130 is the top 2% across the U.S. That being said 130 does not have to be the top 2% of a given geographic area of the U.S.. 130 is probably not the top 2% of the D.C. Metro area. My kid's is 149 and 4 others in her class of 28 are above 140.

How could you possibly know all these other children's IQs? Is it tattooed on their foreheads? Who are all these people who run out and pay for IQ tests on their kids, if not necessary?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:130 is the top 2% across the U.S. That being said 130 does not have to be the top 2% of a given geographic area of the U.S.. 130 is probably not the top 2% of the D.C. Metro area. My kid's is 149 and 4 others in her class of 28 are above 140.

How could you possibly know all these other children's IQs? Is it tattooed on their foreheads? Who are all these people who run out and pay for IQ tests on their kids, if not necessary?

+1 Exactly I was thinking the same. and even if they did, do all moms and das discuss these things when they meet or this mom/dad goes to each and every child and asks their IQ score, I mean what did you do?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:130 is the top 2% across the U.S. That being said 130 does not have to be the top 2% of a given geographic area of the U.S.. 130 is probably not the top 2% of the D.C. Metro area. My kid's is 149 and 4 others in her class of 28 are above 140.

How could you possibly know all these other children's IQs? Is it tattooed on their foreheads? Who are all these people who run out and pay for IQ tests on their kids, if not necessary?

+1 Exactly I was thinking the same. and even if they did, do all moms and das discuss these things when they meet or this mom/dad goes to each and every child and asks their IQ score, I mean what did you do?

Also wondering how she has this information.

[Anonymous]

She probably knows their CogAt or NNAT scores b/c the children were all in the same cram-school type prep class together and thinks that is the same thing as their IQ.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:130 is the top 2% across the U.S. That being said 130 does not have to be the top 2% of a given geographic area of the U.S.. 130 is probably not the top 2% of the D.C. Metro area. My kid's is 149 and 4 others in her class of 28 are above 140.

How could you possibly know all these other children's IQs? Is it tattooed on their foreheads? Who are all these people who run out and pay for IQ tests on their kids, if not necessary?

I roll with you, sista:

[Anonymous]

Probably a troll, trying to get you all worked up?

[Anonymous]

I think it is vile that parents are sharing their kids' IQ scores with other parents.