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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is there no bright future for kids who don’t get through Level 4 but always performs above grade level, intelligent and motivated? This whole AAP IV seems to have such massive impact on parents and kids. Is level IV so important because at the end of the day that will be the road to TJ and then an IVY League? What does last 10 years statistics show? 
In addition based on the discussions it sounds that the system is not efficient enough to absorb the best candidates majority of the time. This kind of selection should be more on school level and not having to have kids separate out into different school or classroom. Also isn’t grade 2 too early to decide the merit level and continuation till middle school? Atleast this should be re-assessed every 2 years or so. 
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This. My son just got in for 5th grade. I had moved into this area right before he started elementary from a different state. I had no clue how crazy this all was. I didn’t even think about the NNAT. I was like “what difference does a test a kid took at age 6 make?” How ridiculous. I totally disagree that only Level IV TJ kids will be successful. That’s bull. There are great high schools. They can take honors and AP classes if they want anyways. And it’s a lot more than just grades. It’s kids who do OTHER things. They are well rounded… have actual personalities. You need a lot more than your grades and test scores to truly succeed in life. There are a so many great private schools as well, and kids get into great colleges from there also.

What I do think is important is Math. If he was in the Advanced Math class, that is what really counted because that is where the distinction is made. THe kids in advanced math get a year ahead. So in truth, I don’t think it matters that much. But try to keep your child ahead in Math (if they are prone to Math) and keep them working hard at school and enjoying their other activities. They will be fine! Also, they are freakin’ kids! So much pressure on them so young! Its a crazy system. Back in my time, we didn’t have any advanced/AP classes until Middle School, and that too, it was based on performance in our classes. It was NOT based on some faceless committee making a decision on a child they don’t know. Your child will be FINE. :)

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