WPPSI-III ?????

[Anonymous]

My daughter is still a baby, but I was browsing through various elite pre-k programs---and they require a TEST???? Really, testing a 3-4 yr old??? For those parents that are applying to the Big 3---what sort of scores did your children get (if you are comfy sharing this information)? Is there a cut-off? Also, is there a way to prepare for this test? Does pre-school help at all??????
Lost already! Any advice or suggestions to a new mommy would be GREATLY appreciated!!!!!

[Anonymous]

search here under WPPSI. There's tons of opinion on the board. It is an IQ test. Somewhat controversial in terms of validity for 3 and 4 year olds, but the schools do look at them. No, in terms of hard cut off. But if you don't have other factors in your favor (minority, etc.) the consensus is 90% or above would be helpful to getting in. But there are so many factors at play. You can prepare to some degree. Amazon the test and some things will come up. But as an IQ test it is not meant to be gamed. I would advise doing the things you normally do (puzzles, reading, etc.) and let it all shake out. Don't stress about this. We did no prep and our DC was in the 99%, and we aren't even particularly smart parents, didn't breastfeed forever, we watch plenty of TV, etc. So look into it, know what it is and what it isn't and just take it from there.

[Anonymous]

From what I heard, it is mostly for kids applying to kindergarten. Is that true? My child is applying for pre-k (age 2.5), but was not required to take it. I would love to heard more too from those who know about it. Also, is is possible to prepare for it?

[Anonymous]

Also required for pre-K by some schools. Forget about trying to prepare, per se. Read, play games, do puzzles, talk, sing, engage your child's curiosity. She/he will do fine.

[Anonymous]

Shouldn't you be worried about solid foods or rolling over?

[Anonymous]

Give her a break, she is just trying to be prepared. But yes, focus on that wonderful little baby for the time that he/she is at now. Sing to her/him and expose to life (trips to the market are educational!) and it will all work out.

[Anonymous]

I am trying to be prepared for what is to come in a year or so. There is no harm in looking forward is there--it does not mean I don't enjoy "today" with my daughter.
For all those that responded-thanks; the information was helpful. NOW back to cuddling my daughter!!!!

[Anonymous]

I agree with the others: read good books (fiction and nonfiction), play with blocks, explore with art supplies, sing songs, talk about the world around you, give your child plenty of free play time with toys that encourage creativity rather than a single outcome...

[Anonymous]

We applied severalof the elite schools...our DC scored 96th overall, 99th in verbal, and 90th in performance. Haven't heard yet from any of the schools, but since we don't have any particular connections, I am not especially optimistic. Hopefully we'll be surprised and get in somewhere we like!
Forget about trying to prepare your child. Just live life, and what will be will be.

[Anonymous]

So what kind of scores WILL help you get in? Our DC got 99th percentile overall, 99 verbal, 95 performance. We were told that was okay, but not stellar and would not either help or hurt. We have no special connections, money, or diversity pluses, (just an awesome kid) so are not really expecting good news tomorrow.

[Anonymous]

The good news should be that you have a great kid that will do fine in life no matter where they go for elementary school... as long as they get lots of love, nutritious food, and get read to.