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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Given the discussion here, I'd like to point out that the MAP tests are specifically NOT designed to differentiate on the high end. Roughly speaking, on the high end (say 95% give or take) the test becomes unreliable. It's geared for measuring movement near the middle of the distribution, and one should take with a grain of salt high end scores. Basically a 5% percent change from 59% to 55% may mean something; a change from 99% to 95% percent may just be noise in the test.

For the OP, the numbers you mention, especially for a (currently) one-off drop, shouldn't be too concerning. Could just be a bad test day. 
As others (and you) said, perhaps a subtle pushing of more complex texts may be all that is needed, and may indeed be unnecessary. [/quote]

I disagree. There is a great difference in IQ and academic achievement between my son who scores around the 95th percentile, and my daughter who never goes below the 99th. At the extremes, differences become more pronounced.

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