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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does anyone know if theres a way of getting more data about what your kid got right/wrong?  I don't actually care about her going to the school, but I am concerned that the scores don't reflect what her teachers have always said about her performance.   I'm worried there's something going on other than just disappointing scores, and would like more data.  [/quote]

It is normal to have well below accepted median score because these scores are for "highly gifted".   Roughly, kids with normal learning ability should have score around 100 or get 50% correct answers.

Also kids with a bit preparation for the test will improve significantly on scores.

My DC 1 did the test two years ago (without knowing anything about test, absolutely not prepared), the scores was around 100 -- and roughly 50% correct answers.

My DC 2 did the test this time with preparation on CogAT book (from amazon),  and the scores were around 30 points higher, placed on waiting list.    I am sure if I had placed DC2 on some preparation class (focus on beating the test such as manage time, or skill of guessing the best answers),  the kid might got into this time.

Don't take too much on the test score, you know your kid --- one snap shot of testing can't be more than you know your own child.
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