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[quote=Anonymous]The thing is, it is possible to train kids for the NNAT/COGAT tests.  I know someone that did it.  It is possible that the committee is aware of that too.  So when the test scores are out of whack with everything else, then it can become an issue.  Also, some kids do not test well...up to there ability.

My DD gets very nervous on tests and I am sure that impacts her score.  Also, she tends to rush through things and gets the correct answer for the wrong questions (She will think she knows what they are asking, think the problem through and answer a question other than what was asked; not necessarily easier, but different.)  Her teachers can see that she knows what she is doing.  However, this hurts her a lot in the standardized testing.

She got in with NNAT of 118, COGAT of 116, GBRS of 14, strong referral (accurate but strong), and grades that are half O's and and half G's.

I think the way the county does it is to try to find a reason to put the kid in Level 4 AAP.  And they know that any part of the evaluation can be wrong/biased in any direction.  So a kid with poor work samples, GBRS 16, and poor NNAT/COGATS is not getting in (I am assuming parental letters are discounted).  However, as we have seen,  excellent COGATs and NNAT's can get the child in.

I suspect if one area is weak (like my DD's test scores), everything else must be strong.[/quote]

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