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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Part of the testing for compacted math includes verbal (at least in my DC's school) where the teacher will ask you to verbally explain how you got the answer or something like that. If a kid is not good at verbally explaining something, then it's possible the kid's score reflects this and so the kid doesn't get into compacted math. I think this part of the test is dumb. Some people just have a hard time finding the right words.

FWIW - my DC is in compacted math.[/quote]

+1000 DS has expressive language disabilities and dysgraphia. His teacher did not select him to be tested for compacted math because he obviously struggles to explain math or anything else verbally. Luckily, we had IQ, aptitude and academic test results from going outside to get an IEP for the other issue. He is off the charts for mathematical reasoning, math skills, spatial etc. I had to send a letter to the principal to get him tested. He ended up with the highest score of all the kids tested. Luckily, the tester did not require him to explain his thinking in written sentence essay form. She allowed him to explain using diagrams and broken sentences. His compacted math teacher was blown away by his abilities and loved having him in the class. He's the kid no teacher wants in reading, writing and other subjects because he can't do the writing and they have to make all these accommodations for the weird stuttering kid. It break my heart because he is so unique and brilliant in his own way.

The class still wasn't accelerated enough for his abilities but they taught it differently. He loved it. There was far more flexibility for kids to show a better way to approach math than just regurgitating the 2.0 crap. It did wonders for his confidence but if I didn't have the outside testing he wouldn't have had the opportunity. [/quote]

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