Anonymous
Post 05/22/2012 07:01     Subject: Re:GBRS Scores
Just take the WISC.
If DC is smart, will do good on it.
Good WISC crush low GBRS.
That's what appeal process is for.
Anonymous
Post 05/22/2012 00:01     Subject: GBRS Scores
Which kid is not special?
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2012 15:22     Subject: GBRS Scores
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Anonymous wrote:In our case they were not prepared to discuss anything about the GBRS during the year when asked only said that the child will be monitored and then shocked us with a GBRS of 6.


Boy, you are posting all over about your child receiving a 6.

You are waaaay too offended by this. I feel for her teacher.


WOuldn't you be if you think you were being treated unfairly.


No, not to this extent. You are posting repeatedly about this 6 your daughter received, and it sounds like you are making yourself crazy over this. I can't imagine your child hasn't picked up on your angst.

It is not worth getting so worked up. Do what you can for your appeal so you can know you covered all your bases, then let the chips fall where they may. This 6 and AAP rejection doesn't change your daughter's intellect, value or strengths. It just means she might have to take a different life path than the one you picked for her. And this might be a wonderful thing, for her to be at the top of the group of wonderful, bright children remaining at the base school. What an incredible opportunity for her to be the leader, the one who always shines rather than struggling in the AAP class. And she very well might struggle given your recent information about her average math skills. Of all the AAP subjects, math is the hardest, most accellerated and fast paced. Being weaker in math would be a real set back for a child on the cusp.

You sound like a very engaged mother. Just do what you can and let go of the angst. Your daughter will bloom and flourish no matter where she is planted.


+1


a 6 GBRS does not mean the kid is not a special kid. don't feel offended.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2012 14:59     Subject: GBRS Scores
Anonymous wrote:Why does everyone assume that 2nd grade teachers are idiots, liars, and have an agenda?



It's the WISC tout who has an agenda.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2012 14:52     Subject: GBRS Scores
Why does everyone assume that 2nd grade teachers are idiots, liars, and have an agenda?

Anonymous
Post 05/21/2012 14:48     Subject: GBRS Scores
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes but those comments were great and does not match up to the score given.


Teachers do not write negative comments on a GBRS. You wouldn't find a GBRS that says "Sam really sucks at math and is remarkably average in reading comprehension"

What you would find is that there may be a GBRS that says "Sally shares her knowledge about topics in classroom science discussions." That comment could come with a rating of 1 because although it is a great comment, the knowledge that Sally shares isn't remarkable or above grade level...or it could come with a rating of 4 because Sally explained something in depth that she is obviously passionate about and has an extensive knowledge base in.

Your child may be very bright and displaying wonderful classroom participation and behaviors, but if the she is not displaying gifted traits, it explains the low GBRS score.


Wouldn't it be great if we had honest teachers that had the integrity to just write the the direct and honest truth?

That's the problem with subjective tests. At least the objective tests are a level playing field.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2012 14:00     Subject: GBRS Scores
Hi, My child is currently in AAP and do not worry if your child does not excell in math.At the beginning of each semester the children will take a math assessment test and then placed in an environment that works best with their ability
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2012 13:32     Subject: GBRS Scores
Anonymous wrote:Yes but those comments were great and does not match up to the score given.


Teachers do not write negative comments on a GBRS. You wouldn't find a GBRS that says "Sam really sucks at math and is remarkably average in reading comprehension"

What you would find is that there may be a GBRS that says "Sally shares her knowledge about topics in classroom science discussions." That comment could come with a rating of 1 because although it is a great comment, the knowledge that Sally shares isn't remarkable or above grade level...or it could come with a rating of 4 because Sally explained something in depth that she is obviously passionate about and has an extensive knowledge base in.

Your child may be very bright and displaying wonderful classroom participation and behaviors, but if the she is not displaying gifted traits, it explains the low GBRS score.


Anonymous
Post 05/21/2012 12:34     Subject: GBRS Scores
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:In our case they were not prepared to discuss anything about the GBRS during the year when asked only said that the child will be monitored and then shocked us with a GBRS of 6.


Boy, you are posting all over about your child receiving a 6.

You are waaaay too offended by this. I feel for her teacher.


WOuldn't you be if you think you were being treated unfairly.


No, not to this extent. You are posting repeatedly about this 6 your daughter received, and it sounds like you are making yourself crazy over this. I can't imagine your child hasn't picked up on your angst.

It is not worth getting so worked up. Do what you can for your appeal so you can know you covered all your bases, then let the chips fall where they may. This 6 and AAP rejection doesn't change your daughter's intellect, value or strengths. It just means she might have to take a different life path than the one you picked for her. And this might be a wonderful thing, for her to be at the top of the group of wonderful, bright children remaining at the base school. What an incredible opportunity for her to be the leader, the one who always shines rather than struggling in the AAP class. And she very well might struggle given your recent information about her average math skills. Of all the AAP subjects, math is the hardest, most accellerated and fast paced. Being weaker in math would be a real set back for a child on the cusp.

You sound like a very engaged mother. Just do what you can and let go of the angst. Your daughter will bloom and flourish no matter where she is planted.


+1
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2012 12:26     Subject: GBRS Scores
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:In our case they were not prepared to discuss anything about the GBRS during the year when asked only said that the child will be monitored and then shocked us with a GBRS of 6.


Boy, you are posting all over about your child receiving a 6.

You are waaaay too offended by this. I feel for her teacher.


WOuldn't you be if you think you were being treated unfairly.


No, not to this extent. You are posting repeatedly about this 6 your daughter received, and it sounds like you are making yourself crazy over this. I can't imagine your child hasn't picked up on your angst.

It is not worth getting so worked up. Do what you can for your appeal so you can know you covered all your bases, then let the chips fall where they may. This 6 and AAP rejection doesn't change your daughter's intellect, value or strengths. It just means she might have to take a different life path than the one you picked for her. And this might be a wonderful thing, for her to be at the top of the group of wonderful, bright children remaining at the base school. What an incredible opportunity for her to be the leader, the one who always shines rather than struggling in the AAP class. And she very well might struggle given your recent information about her average math skills. Of all the AAP subjects, math is the hardest, most accellerated and fast paced. Being weaker in math would be a real set back for a child on the cusp.

You sound like a very engaged mother. Just do what you can and let go of the angst. Your daughter will bloom and flourish no matter where she is planted.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2012 10:33     Subject: GBRS Scores
Anonymous wrote:Yes but those comments were great and does not match up to the score given.


Then that is the basis for your appeal, assuming you have a very strong WISC. Just keep the parent portion exceptionally positive.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2012 10:31     Subject: GBRS Scores
Yes but those comments were great and does not match up to the score given.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2012 10:27     Subject: GBRS Scores
Anonymous wrote:well that is according to the AART but I think rating the GBRS is more then this


Have you seen the commentary portion vs. only the GBRS?
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2012 10:26     Subject: GBRS Scores
well that is according to the AART but I think rating the GBRS is more then this
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2012 10:22     Subject: GBRS Scores
So, except for reading, she shows limited gifted behavior in class based on the work with the AART.