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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some answers:

Kid was part of a pre school research study, plus school testing since pre k, so lots of tests already.

Yes, the school testing does provide current grade equivalent.

Reading test includes comprehension, vocab etc. It's not just a decoding exercise.

Yes, child is currently doing (simple) algebra and plenty of math beyond my ability to recall.

Doesn't complain about being bored. Reads constantly (and yes, lots of non fiction - will happily read encyclopedias cover to cover). Does math for fun (long multiplication, calculating area, square root etc) without worksheet

s or homework. Asks lots of questions, sops up info like a sponge. Generally I think is doing just fine and doesn't need any extra support but sometimes I wonder if we should be doing more to challenge our child.

Thanks for the suggestions. [/quote]

Honestly, this doesn't sound reliable. I'm trying to be helpful. I have a kid with a very, very high iq. Testing from preschool wouldn't be considered clinically valid. The rest of what you're writing sounds kind of nebulous and/or not necessarily reliable either. Doing simple algebra problems is great...and I don't mean that in a pejorative way at all. I just think that you don't have true data points from what you've explained at least that confirm where your kid really is. Could he be there...maybe. We also see lots of kids classified as x or y level by tests that aren't accurate pictures. [/quote]

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