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Thats not preppings....thats being a parent!

[quote=Anonymous]We prepped 3 of my kids since they were K.

We didn't send them to any prep tutor or institute to sit in front of the material and answer them mechanically. I saw that a lot in Chantilly library behind book stalls.

Instead, everyday since K, we taught them math sense, playing board gams like monopoly, cashflow, rummy tiles, etc. We read with them and ask questions. When we got home from work, we disconnected ourselves from phones, computers. I cooked while my husband played with them.

When I looked at the CogAt tests, I thought it was so similar to GRE format. And for kids to be 99% they have to have advanced foundation in math and read and comprehend extensively for verbal. They also have logic thinking for non-verbal. Are all kids naturally born with these? I believe there are some but most kids need to build these bit by bit each day.

How heavy is the prep? I will let my kids decide. Are they seeing it as a fun game? Or they felt miserable whenever I brought the term NNAT and CogAt to them? If they feel struggle and miserable with it, I will consider they are not ready for AAP.

Yes, I prepped my kids but I thought that they are deserved in AAP.

AAP is just for advanced learner not for "gifted". To be an advanced learner, kids have to learn advanced material, right? It is common sense.

If you feel unfair, spend time with your kids to advance their academic performance. [/quote][/quote]

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