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[quote=Anonymous]Why do you have a % after the IQ score.  That seems odd to me as the actual IQ score isn't a percent.

For example, an IQ of 132 is in the 98th percentile.

Are you sure that these scores aren't indicative of percentiles and reflect the expanded test used once the child hits the ceiling?

In any event, you really should make a follow up appointment with the tester to discuss further.  I would recommend reading up on the information on testing from the Hoagies Gifted Ed website so you are more prepared for the appointment and know what to ask.

http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/testing.htm

Also, it is really common for gifted kids to have slow processing speeds.  When determining giftedness it is important to use the GAI which eliminates working memory and processing.  You can read more about that on the webiste as well.

Here are some posts from Eides Neurolearning blog that speak to this:

http://eideneurolearningblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/unexpected-benefits-of-poor-working.html
http://eideneurolearningblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/most-creative-brains-are-slow.html
http://eideneurolearningblog.blogspot.com/2006/06/blessings-and-burdens-of-high-iq.html
http://eideneurolearningblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/cognition-without-control-adhd-gifted.html

Moreover, verbal comphrension is the best indicator of giftedness because it measures abstract reasoning.[/quote]

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