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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]While I don't think the GBRS is worthless, I can see how it might not be indicative of the child's ability... I say this b/c my first grader got a 143 on NNAT this year (99th%).  While having a separate discussion about DC's bahavior/self-control, his teacher remarked how well he did on the NNAT and said something like "I'd never know that based on what he does in class.  He doesn't show it at all."  And she went on to say that DC "just doesn't see the point" of the assignments/school in general.  [/b]DC has told me since before starting first grade that he wants to go to second grade and he still says that.  [b]But, to look at his work products, you'd actually think he was quite far behind the other kids b/c it is not as complete/neat as theirs.

Anyway, my point is that kids like DC are quite capable intellectually, but they might not show it b/c they think the school material is too simple/boring.  They aren't engaged and therefore, do not impress their teachers ... who would then give them unimpressive GBRS scores.  [/quote]

A child would have no clue about this (first grade versus second grade work) without a parent's input.  An older sibling wouldn't account for it either...

I'd actually be very concerned with what the teacher is reporting to you...[/quote]

Let me slow it down for you -- einstein --- the child told ME, the parent, after finishing Kindergarten that he wanted to skip first grade and go to second grade... and he still says that.  I can only imagine he's saying that b/c he thought it would be more interesting in a higher grade and he wasn't particularly impressed with kindergarten (and now first grade).  Does he need to skip a grade -- no.  But, that's what DC's perspective is on school.... too easy.  The statement you tried to bold did not come from the teacher.[/quote]

Gee, thanks for slowing it down for me.  I appreciate it.   :roll:  again, a kid is not saying that on his own.  It would alpear you are putting the idea in his head...but whatever.  "He knows far more than his work shows..." Again, I'd be concerned about this.  Regardless what your boy genius knows, he has to be able to regurgitate it at some point.[/quote]

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