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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Before the application deadline in December, I asked the school AART if iReady would be considered and they said NO. The issue about iReady being included keeps getting posted and repeated without evidence. I was told the committee would focus on assessing critical thinking and problem solving. iReady measures comprehension of the lessons taught in that grade by simply recalling the info. It’s known that if a child is exposed to higher-level content, they will like perform above-grade in iReady. The other important point the AART mentioned is that cognitive tests (eg, COGAT and NNAT) would have less weight. A lower score does not imply rejection in the same way a high score does not guarantee it.[/quote]

So if Cogat/NNAT have less weight and Iready only used if helps (but not used to reject), decisions are then majority based on HOPe scoring?[/quote]

I wouldn’t say the process relies mostly on HOPE. It seems the committee aims to evaluate a comprehensive package, considering the overall profile rather than just single data points or test results. This means the parent questionnaire and work samples play crucial roles and shouldn’t be overlooked. It's been noted by many parents that teacher-provided samples may not always meet the necessary standard to showcase a child's performance comprehensively (not blaming the teachers-- the child simply may not perform on demand).

In the case of my child, the decision seemed to hinge on the provided work samples. These samples illustrated a superior understanding of concepts and problem-solving abilities that would challenge even adults. While the scores were supportive, I believe it was the compelling evidence of everyday observations at home that truly made the difference.[/quote]

For years on this board parents have been shouting that the committee ignores things from home, but I think you are right. Our AART has always encouraged sending in as much as possible from home with the packet, while also saying if you can't she'll do her best to represent your child.[/quote]

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