Anonymous wrote:I disagree with Catholic School Mom's generalization about the math taught in Catholic schools here in the Diocese of Arlington. I, too, am a Catholic School Mom and our chidren already knew the subtraction she describes (I should specify...our children were taught) in first grade. Second grade consisted of larger digit arithmetic, geometric intro and a lot of story problems that were pretty algebraic (basically solving for "x" without mentioning it). Furthermore, all second graders had basic multiplication down by the end of the year and went into 3rd grade with the requirement of knowing their times tables.

My FCPS 2nd grader's class has already mastered multiplication and division with two digit numbers and it is mid-year. They are now moving on to multiplication with fractions and decimals.

I disagree with Catholic School Mom's generalization about the math taught in Catholic schools here in the Diocese of Arlington. I, too, am a Catholic School Mom and our chidren already knew the subtraction she describes (I should specify...our children were taught) in first grade. Second grade consisted of larger digit arithmetic, geometric intro and a lot of story problems that were pretty algebraic (basically solving for "x" without mentioning it). Furthermore, all second graders had basic multiplication down by the end of the year and went into 3rd grade with the requirement of knowing their times tables. All this to say that I have no clue if this would get a kid prepped for AAP (although I think those who belong in AAP would have no trouble with the math) but I think it's unfair for her to throw all Catholic schools under the train. Her specific experience shouldn't be generalized to all.

Anonymous wrote:I received a CogAT score yesterday. Does in-pool letter come separately? or it means my kid didn't make it that I haven't received an in-pool letter with the score?
My kid's score is as follows:
1st year NNAT score: 124 (93%)
2nd year CogAT score: 132-126-119 => Composite 129 (Age percentile rank: 97)
Does he have a chance?

Based on the NNAT score and the CoGAT composite not being 132 or higher, he's not in pool. You can parent refer by completing the form and submitting it to the AART at your school by February 3.

http://www.fcps.edu/is/aap/packet/Fillable_AAPLevelIVReferralForm.pdf

I received a CogAT score yesterday. Does in-pool letter come separately? or it means my kid didn't make it that I haven't received an in-pool letter with the score?
My kid's score is as follows:
1st year NNAT score: 124 (93%)
2nd year CogAT score: 132-126-119 => Composite 129 (Age percentile rank: 97)
Does he have a chance?

OK, we've successfully killed this thread...on to the next...

Hey, I've always wanted to be a Starbucks barista. They always seem so happy.

Apparently not...110 composite... my child is now doomed to NVCC and life as a Starbuck's barista...

According to the threads this year's test was easier and therefore more kids got higher scores. Hence the composite benchmark rather than just individual. They can't let more kids in unless they plan to open more level IV classrooms - unsure how likely given the economy in general.

Anonymous wrote:i thought private schools generally taught ahead of the public school curriculum? yikes.

Actually that hasn't been my experience at all. I find the privates tend to lag, usually because ther are less talented students in the classroom who need to be accomodated.

Curious if people think that since the benchmark is higher this year (in 2 ways), a higher percentage of kids will get in out of the pool.

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Anonymous wrote:finally got the cogat today!

NNAT 143
Cogat Composite 146
both 99th percentile

what school?

I'd rather not say, but it's in the western part of the county

What the?

I actually agree with that logic. Teachers and AARTs can read this board too and posting scores along with the school can make it easy to identify a child.

i thought private schools generally taught ahead of the public school curriculum? yikes.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:finally got the cogat today!

NNAT 143
Cogat Composite 146
both 99th percentile

what school?

I'd rather not say, but it's in the western part of the county

What the?

Buzz Aldrin scores and in pool letter came in mail together today.
NNAT 142
Cogat Composite 142
Verbal 122
Quant 144
Non verbal 142

In pool.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:finally got the cogat today!

NNAT 143
Cogat Composite 146
both 99th percentile

what school?

I'd rather not say, but it's in the western part of the county