Anonymous
08/21/2012 19:24
Subject: FCPS testing for AAP
That is fascinating! I can't believe they created a new test. It's kind of funny.
Anonymous
08/21/2012 18:32
Subject: Re:FCPS testing for AAP
see that the website also recommends GMU for "other testing." Gee, wonder what that's all about?
Anonymous
08/21/2012 18:30
Subject: FCPS testing for AAP
Anonymous wrote:OP here. I checked the site to see if they had posted the testing dates, as we have a wedding to attend in mid-October. I wanted to see if we can make a long weekend out of it, but didn't want DS to miss the COGAT. I had never heard of the Fairfax Abilities Test, but the acronym is pretty funny. I'm guessing that this apparently new test will generate a lot of comments given the past things I've read on this forum!
Your kid can make up the test if he's out The testing window is 2 weeks long. Just the school test coordinator (usually the asst principal) and the teacher know.
Anonymous
08/21/2012 18:09
Subject: Re:FCPS testing for AAP
Anonymous wrote:I am sure that FCPS has put a lot of thought and planning into this, reached a defensible conclusion using best practices and standards, and it will work out fine.
Like the TJ admission process.
well that's a relief since that process results in the best public high school student body in the United States.
Anonymous
08/21/2012 18:05
Subject: FCPS testing for AAP
OP here. I checked the site to see if they had posted the testing dates, as we have a wedding to attend in mid-October. I wanted to see if we can make a long weekend out of it, but didn't want DS to miss the COGAT. I had never heard of the Fairfax Abilities Test, but the acronym is pretty funny. I'm guessing that this apparently new test will generate a lot of comments given the past things I've read on this forum!
Anonymous
08/21/2012 18:04
Subject: FCPS testing for AAP
I hope it works out. Something had to be done. 25% of our school's second graders were found AAP eligible this year...up from about 10% 4 years ago at a steady increase. At least half of these kids were not in the top reading or math groups and will either have a tough time at the center or will drag the whole class down.
Anonymous
08/21/2012 17:59
Subject: Re:FCPS testing for AAP
I am sure that FCPS has put a lot of thought and planning into this, reached a defensible conclusion using best practices and standards, and it will work out fine.
Like the TJ admission process.
Like the TJ admission process.
Anonymous
08/21/2012 17:58
Subject: FCPS testing for AAP
What is it with this state and their test acronyms?
SOL?
FAT?
"hey...my kid had a really high FAT score!"
SOL?
FAT?
"hey...my kid had a really high FAT score!"
Anonymous
08/21/2012 17:53
Subject: FCPS testing for AAP
I am guessing this is the outcome of all of the prep threads. I here the new test is FAT
Anonymous
08/21/2012 17:11
Subject: FCPS testing for AAP
Phew! Glad we didn't prep for the CoGat all summer! 
Anonymous
Anonymous
08/21/2012 16:43
Subject: FCPS testing for AAP
No. It lists the NNAT and the Fairfax Abilities Test.
Anonymous
08/21/2012 16:42
Subject: FCPS testing for AAP
Its the NNAT test...
... and why would you think there are no prep materials for it???
duh.
... and why would you think there are no prep materials for it???
duh.
Anonymous
08/21/2012 16:37
Subject: FCPS testing for AAP
The parents who couldn't help but prep for the cogat have cause Fairfax County to create an entirely new test without available prep materials.
Anonymous
08/21/2012 16:26
Subject: FCPS testing for AAP
I just looked at the FCPS website for information about testing for second graders for admission to the AAP program. The website lists a Fairfax Abilities Test scheduled for October 15-26, 2012. Does anyone know what this test is? I thought they administered the COGAT to second graders, no?