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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am the anti prep person.  Prepping for me is preparing for the specific test, which is (IMHO) unethical, as the test is scaled assuming there is no prep.  I can not site a reference for that.

There is a huge difference between prep for a specific test as a 2nd grader that should not be prepped, and activities that grow the overall mind.  Reading, critical thinking, creative play, etc all can enhance ones mental capacity.  Playing chess, checkers, even monopoly and risk will hav long term benifits, and can lead to increased intellectual capability.

Specific drill and practice for the CogAT will not; it may increase the score but will not accomplish anything else.

In addition, getting into AAP is not that hard.

BTW< you can also game the WISC:  take it three times in two weeks.  The kid will score a higher score.  Most psychologists would consider that unethical.
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Butndon't the scores go to a central testing company paired with your child's name?  Or do you lie about that too?  Nice way to teach your child ethics.

How can you take the WISCONSIN three times in 2 weeks?  You can only take it once a year.[/quote]

Three different psycologists, each not knowning about the others.[/quote][/quote]

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