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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it depends on processing speed. It is really common for gifted kids to have lower PSI scores, and I think that makes most team sports hard. [/quote]

This statement is ridiculous. Processing speed is based on 2 different 2 minute paper and pencil tests. Some gifted kids have lower processing speed because they more cautiously complete the task or spend longer because they write a bit neater or are doing the first task-Coding and realize there is potentially a more efficient way to do the task than the completing the task the required way. Having average processing speed on these brief pencil and paper tasks and being in the gifted range in every other area on the WiSC is not going to affect your ability in team sports. I have seen kids get average scores on PSI (processing speed index) yet score in the superior range on the writing fluency subtest on the WJ academic which is a timed 5 minute (used to be 7 minute) task where you write sentences based on a picture and three words and math fluency (3 minute test of basic math oroblems). Those more accurately mimic school demands. If your kid sucks at team sports, they just aren't athletic. [/quote]

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