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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In my view, a child that demonstrates that he/she has the curiousity, creativity and work ethic that could potentially produce changes that will improve our society is gifted. One who obtains high scores on IQ tests does not indicate giftedness to me. It just means that they are good at solving problems and taking tests in pressure situations.[b] I wish they would evaluate these kids based on how they creatively solve problems and/or create innovative products at home on their own.[/b] I see it as an investment by taxpayers in future generations to improve society, eg., our transporation MESS in Northern Va. Otherwise, why waste the $ if its just the parent pushing their snowflake to test well? What does that give society?[/quote]

Create products at home on their own?  How are children from lower income families who may not even have funds to provide sufficient, healthy meals each week going to get supplies for these innovative products?  I have to guess your child did not do so well on the testing provided but you think he shines in the area bolded above which proves (to you) he "needs" AAP while you believe others do not.

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Nope. My kid did well enough on the IQ tests to get into our gifted program. Point well taken on the poor kids, but they can also be given similar project-based tests at school.[/quote]

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