AAP hopefuls and in-school achievement testing
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Anonymous
Unfortunately, those children are only having their needs met if their parents enroll them in special gifted math programs, like Russian School of Math or AoPS academy. Public school is unwilling to do anything for them. |
Anonymous
Read the GBRS form. Social issues should have no affect GBRS score. |
Anonymous
NP. My impression of reading the GBRS was that a well behaved older girl would do well. |
Anonymous
That's right! The sad part, is that because the school is not budging, these kids are missing on social time and bonding through sports etc., in order to reach their potential in their areas of giftedness. They are not only missing out in math, but also in science, as they are intertwined. Not only are they missing out on the social aspect of sports, but also on the physical aspect, that being health and exerting energy. Because of lack of sports they may behave poorly, and they get in a vicious cycle. A child that is gifted in Liberal Arts has an easier time, because they can read away, and the school also encourages reading and writing more than they do math. |
Anonymous
+1 My child is a very normal above average kid. But if gen ed could be a bit more challenging it would be good. |
Anonymous
Funny how you have a normal AND above average kid all at the same time. |
Anonymous
The most common behavior pattern of children with emotional and behavioral disorders consists of antisocial, or externalizing behaviors. In the classroom, children with externalizing behaviors frequently do the following (adapted from Walker, 1997, p. 13): Get out of their seats Yell, talk out, and curse Disturb peers Hit or fight Ignore the teacher Complain Argue excessively Steal Lie Destroy property Do not comply with directions Have temper tantrums Are excluded from peer-controlled activities Do not respond to teacher corrections Do not complete assignments GBRS 1. Exceptional Ability to Learn Exhibits exceptional memory Demonstrates in-depth knowledge Displays persistent, intense focus on one or more topics Is highly reflective and/or sensitive to his/her environment Learns and adapts readily to new cultures Learns quickly and easily Acquires language at a rapid pace Learns skills independently and makes connections without formal instruction 2. Exceptional Application of Knowledge Demonstrates highly developed reasoning Employs complex problem-solving strategies Uses and interprets advanced symbol systems in academics, visual arts, and/or performing arts Understands, applies, transfers abstract concepts Uses technology in advanced applications Acts as an interpreter, translator, and/or facilitator to help others Makes advanced connections and transfers learning to other subjects, situations, cultures Communicates learned concepts through role playing and/or detailed artwork 3. Exceptional Creative/Productive Thinking Sees the familiar in unusual ways / Does not conform to typical ways of thinking or perceiving Is highly creative and/or inventive Demonstrates unusual fluency and flexibility in thinking and problem-solving Expresses ideas, feelings, experiences, and/or beliefs in original ways Displays keen sense of humor Is highly curious Generates new ideas, new uses, new solutions easily Perceives and manipulates patterns, colors, and/or symbols 4. Exceptional Motivation to Succeed Demonstrates ability to lead large and/or small groups Meets exceptional personal and/or academic challenges Explores, researches, questions topics, ideas, issues independently Is poised with adults and engages them in adult conversations Exhibits a strong sense of loyalty and responsibility Demonstrates exceptional ability to adapt to new experiences Strives to achieve high standards especially in areas of strength |
Anonymous
I'm no saying exceptional. FYI above average is very common and normal. Most kids a are smart. |
Anonymous
| Social issues are not the same thing as behavioral issues. Quirky kids who are a bit off and struggle to make friends have social issues. Kids with aspergers or anxiety have social issues. There are a lot of social issues that can go hand-in-hand with giftedness. |
Anonymous
+1 My kid is not highly gifted, only a 136 on the Cogat. He has social issues including anxiety. Also behavior issues such as talking out of turn, acting silly, etc. Not yelling or fighting or temper tantrums. |
Anonymous
FYI you need to learn what average means. Normal = Typical = Average. (Within 1 stdev of the mean on the normal curve) If you are average, you can't be above average, and no, normal kids are not above average. You seem to be one of those ppl who conveniently shift your position in order to make yourself look good. There is nothing wrong with being average, above average, etc. |
Anonymous
| Ps. I'm using the definition of average vs. above average used on the NNAT and CogAT, since that's what you are using. |
Anonymous
Still unrelated. A child could check off many lines on both lists or the opposite. The GBRS list does not require good behavior. It is a common misconception that "gifted" = a good student, good behavior, etc. |
Anonymous
How are you basing your assumption on? Do you have any evidence that GBRS is high for student whose behavior is not good? |
Anonymous
| Define 'not good behavior'. |