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The point that you are missing is that different kids are given different instructions which is inconsistent.

What needs to happen is not for the teacher to give instructions based on what she thinks is correct, but instead, the teacher should be given instructions to read to the class.  Also, the teacher should be provided answers to frequently asked questions.

The CogAT and NNAT results play a big part in determining whether a kid gets into AAP.  In 2nd grade, the tests aren't supposed to be timed, but I'm sure the teacher doesn't give the kids time to work on each problem at their own pace.  Teachers have a schedule to keep.[/quote]

First point is correct; second point, teachers are told to just give the instructions.  My DD a few years ago asked for clarification, but the teacher was not able to give it (she knew what DD wanted to know, but the rules prohibit it).  We were told about the at the parent teacher conference.

Third point:  I think the relative importance of the tests to the GBRS is that GBRS is weighted a bit higher that the tests, WISC highest of all, assuming that the results posted on this forum are correct.  My DD scored between 115 and 120 on all elements of CogAT and 122 on NNAT.  GBRS was nearly perfect, and she is doing fine in 4th grade AAP.  Note that all of the people at her school thought that the tests do not represent her ability.[/quote]

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