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Kuhlmann-Anderson IQ TestThe Kuhlmann-Anderson Intelligence Test is a standardized group intelligence test that may be given in grades K-12.
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How Can I Get My Child Tested for Giftedness?If your child is enrolled in a public school, contact her teacher or the principal and ask to have her referred for testing by the school psychologist.
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Minimum IQ and Screening for Gifted ProgramUnfortunately, many schools screen for achievement or intelligence, and do further testing only if the child scores at a high level initially.
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Mean TeachersFind out what you can do when several children in a class are brought to tears by the teacher.
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Unprepared for First GradeFind out what to do when your child's teacher for the new school year has higher expectations than his previous teacher.
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Departmentalization at SchoolDepartmentalization rarely works for young children; it's more important for them to have consistency.
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Gifted but Underachieving TeenUnderachievement can have many origins, but there are strategies that help to reverse it.
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Gifted Test Too Difficult?A variety of tests may be given to determine a child's giftedness. Assessors sometimes try to test the limits of a child's knowledge.
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SeatworkAsk a school counselor to observe your child's classroom behavior when he has trouble completing seatwork.
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Funding for Gifted KidsAlthough a definition of giftedness has existed since the early 1970s, mandates for services and funding for programs have been slow in coming.
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Big Differences in Daughter's Test ScoresA school psychologist can explain the various tests (e.g., what they are designed to measure), discuss your daughter's performance, and comment on how that is relevant to her current performance.
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Should Gifted Daughter Skip into Middle School?Skipping a child a year means that she will always be one of the youngest students in her class, which may be difficult for her.
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Punishing an UnderachieverThere is no definitive way to explain why some gifted children do not achieve their potential. Likewise, there are no universal solutions.
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Student-Teacher RatioSmaller class size is directly related to higher student achievement.
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Adapt Lessons to Your Child's InterestsPlay to your child's interests in order to motivate him academically.
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Finding a New SchoolWhat questions should you ask when looking for a new school for a child with an auditory processing deficit?
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Public vs Private SchoolsA parent wonders whether sending his child to a private school will confer some sort of advantage in getting into college.
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Daydreaming at SchoolA smart but distracted child may just need a bit of time to play developmental catch-up.
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Disappointing Achievement Test ScoreMore than one achievement test score needs to be looked at in order to determine if your child's school is providing him and the other students with the education they deserve.
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Multi-Age and Multi-Grade SchoolLearn about the advantages and disadvantages of multi-age and multi-grade schools.

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