My first child just started 2nd grade last week in Fairfax Cty. At back to school night on Wed the teacher said they will administer a test soon to determine eligibility for advanced programs starting next year in 3rd grade.

I have noticed that many of my son's new classmates are at least a year older than he is (not to mention a head taller). It seems to me the much older 2nd grade kids would have an advantage on these types of tests (unless I think if they are true IQ tests). Does anyone know if the test is scaled in any way to account for the dramatic age difference of 2nd graders? My child's no genius but he is bright for a very young 2nd grader so I was just wondering if they account for age differences in evaluating opportunites for children.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated!

Thanks.