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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, there can be a significant difference, OP. People don't understand that there is no practical difference in aptitude between a 50th and 51st percentile, but there can be a heck ton of difference in aptitude between a 98th and 99th percentile. If you visualize a bell curve, you'll notice the two extremes stretch on. At the first and last percentile, you can be anywhere in that very stretchy line that hugs the x axis.

My oldest (now in college) was always a 98th percentile sort of kid in math. He has limited math understanding, actually, but is a hard worker who applies everything he learns diligently. My second takes after her mathematician father and was always at the 99th. There is an enormous difference in the caliber of their math comprehension. She has a natural gift for math.

The gift for math cannot be taught, OP. One is born with it. Right now your 98th percentile kid in elementary has no difficulties in math. But there might come a time when he will. So don't be afraid of paying for tutoring at the secondary level to ensure he stays on the advanced track.
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