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[b][quote]The reality is that there are businesses that make money providing test prep.[/b] They would like to start working with their customers at an early age, so they would like parents to send their first and second graders to prep for the ability tests that are only a part of the AAP selection process. And some children will do better on these tests because they have practiced and practiced questions ahead of time that they were supposed to see for the first time on test day.
 [b]But the teachers still fill out the GBRS so that the committee will get a view of how the child behaves in the classroom on a day to day basis.[/b] Yes, some borderline students will be in the program who would be fine in a regular classroom, but overall, I don't think test prep will boost an average child's score to the highly or profoundly gifted level. I do think that those who make money selling test prep would like you to think it can make an average child a genius.

([b]Eventually these children will realize that their parents were encouraging them to do something the schools had asked them not to do. That realization will have some affect on the child's developing sense of integrity and honesty.[/b]) [/quote]

I think free enterprise is great and I also think that consumers should know what they are spending their hard-earned money on. [b]Lots of businesses sell products that are not worthwhile, so consumers have the right to do research before spending money. If a product is not worth their money then their money is wasted. Even if I were the richest person on earth, I would not want to waste my money. This particular product (test prep for the cognitive ability tests) has been noted by the school system as one they prefer parents not use.[/b][/quote]

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[quote][b]Original poster here. [/b] By works, I mean it worked for us.  My kids did well on the CoGats, and NNAT, both of which we prepped for with commercially available materials.  We used multiple sources and spend a good bit of time practicing, not just the weekend before.  No, I have not done a double blind study to determine if this was the definitive reason they made it into the program.  There are other factors, I agree.  However,  if FF County deemed it sufficient enough to change the test, then we fall into the category of those who apparently are benefiting enough to necessitate the steps that they took.

Now looking back, I can say I am glad that we prepped and gave our kids the best chance for admission to the program.  They are doing great and enjoying it.   Had they not made it, I am certain they would be bored and restless in general ed.  So for us, the ends definitely justified the means.  [/quote]

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[quote]I think the teachers should ask students individually f they have seen tests like "this" before and make a note of the ones who answer yes, and that info should be in the composite file. Very useful for screening out the borderline cases. Flame away.[/quote]

Why did you suggest teachers should find out if kids prepped if you did it with your own kids? The OP appears to be suggesting that people are "scamming" the CogAT.

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