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[quote=Anonymous][quote]So how do you explain then such low GBRS numbers for kids who get exceptionally high test scores?[/quote]

Here's the answer to your question, from an above post:

[quote=Anonymous]This is the GBRS form that is used and available on the FCPS website. Nothing secretive or special that the committee does with it other than spend time talking through each of the 4 sections in depth and asking each other questions. We go through all the indicators and present possible examples that illustrate frequency of that behavior. In all the committees I have sat on in several schools, the child is always presented in the strongest possible light, and we really try to give as many examples as possible to support the frequency rating.

[b]The bottom line is that school staff are rating the frequency of what they see in the academic setting. [/b]As a parent I know that what I see at home is different than what my kid presents at school. Parents don't sit in the classroom 7 hours a day and observe their child. I can see why parents might be frustrated or not understand why the committee gave a GBRS rating lower than what their perception is. Also, parents need to know that there are 4 areas that are rated. Your child may consistently show behaviors in one area, and it's obvious to everyone both at home and at school. But in the other 3 areas, your child may not be as consistent. That one area of strength does not trump everything else.  For example, the scores could be 4, 1, 2, 2 which comes out to a 9.

http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/packet/Fillable_AAPGBRSwithCommentary.pdf[/quote]

To be fair, a child who is extensively prepped (i.e., classes after school, weekends, summers, or working with "sample" tests at home) could produce high test scores but not exhibit gifted behaviors at school.

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