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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's interesting that FCPS doesn't generally consider SOLs because recent research has shown that performance on standardized tests like the SOLs are more indicative of successful student performance in a "gifted" program than IQ scores.[/quote]

I agree with you.  To me one of the best qualifications for an Advanced Academic Program is that a kid is advanced academically.  I get the intent of the aptitude tests - trying to identify the high aptitude kids versus the diligent kids who may be advanced at reading and math at the early grades just through additional work.  But at a certain point I think you need to weight the actual academic performance.  If a kid scores high / advanced on the SOLs then hey the kid should be strongly considered for AAP.

I knew guys in both my undergrad / grad schools who did not have top test scores, but were always near the top of the class across really challenging subjects - they were not just grinders.  Those test scores just do not pick up everything - and I say that as someone with really high test scores.

As to the all the "different, gifted learner" stuff, this is hardly even referenced in FCPS descriptions of AAP.  This seems more like what some people think the AAP program should be about then what FCPS is doing.  [/quote]

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