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How to Best Prepare a Child for the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test
May 14th, 2012
The best way to prepare a child for any test is by making sure they are well rested, fed, and calm; the Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test is no exception. Encourage your children to try their hardest, and not spend too much time on any one question (but not to rush, either). Make sure that they [...]
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Importance of the Stanford-binet test
May 11th, 2012
The Stanford-Binet test, also known as the SB-5, is one of the IQ tests for kids that measure their cognitive abilities and intelligence. It is widely recognized for its value and significance in determining if a child is gifted as well as identifying any learning disabilities. Some schools also administer the SB-5 to their students [...]
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TestingMom.com Featured in Huffington Post
May 6th, 2012
TestingMom.com was recently featured in the Huffington Post, alongside an interview of CEO and co-founder Michael McCurdy conducted by education blogger C.M. Rubin. Michael explained his introduction to kindergarten-level testing, as well as why test preparation is so important in gifted program admissions, especially for the OLSAT and Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT). Michael explained [...]
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11 Percent of Test-Takers Score in the Top 1 Percent
April 24th, 2012
The latest round of Gifted and Talented testing results has been released and a surprising statistic came out: 11 percent of children who took the test scored in the 99th percentile. Out of the 14,239 test-takers, 1,603 made it into the Top 1 percent. That is nearly a 50 percent increase over last year, DNA [...]
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OLSAT Test Prep Questions to Start the Day
April 24th, 2012
Below are some OLSAT sample questions (Otis-Lennon School Abilities Test) to ask your talented tots today. Today ask your little one this OLSAT practice questions. Let us know how your child does by commenting below. You still have time to take advantage of our 72 Hour Sale to Get 50% OFF Any Top 1% Membership! [...]
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Testing Mom Holds Emergency Gifted and Talented Session for Parents in New York City
April 21st, 2012
NYC Parents On-Edge as Gifted and Talented Kindergarten Decisions Are Made On Wednesday, April 18 TestingMom.com held an Emergency G&T Session for NYC Parents as the short deadline for their gifted and talented school selection needed to be made by 11:59pm on Friday, April 20. The sold-out event was held at the Poet’s House in [...]
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Tele-seminar with Fitness Guru Dustin Maher
April 20th, 2012
We recently had a tele-seminar with Dustin Maher you can listen to below. Discover Fun, Simple Exercises That You Can Do With You Kids To Make Them Smarter AND Healthier In this free tele-seminar Dustin discusses: 3 exercises you should do with your child everyday to increase blood flow The breakfast you MUST avoid before [...]
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How to choose a gifted and talented program in New York City
April 16th, 2012
There’s a great article in DNAinfo.com written by Julie Shapiro where she outlines in-depth area by area in New York City and what to expect from the gifted and talented programs. Here are the schools that are mentioned Staten Island gifted and talented schools – Their options for kindergarten included gifted programs at P.S. 3 [...]
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NYC Gifted and Talented Test Results 47% Increase for city-Wide applicants
April 14th, 2012
Well, it just got even harder to get into one of New York City’s city wide gifted and talented program for next year. There was over a 47% increase in the number of children who got in the 97th percentile above. Anderson School, one of the most sought after city wide G&T programs is only [...]
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What are the Free SB-5 Questions About?
April 9th, 2012
The Stanford-Binet intelligence Scale was developed by the French psychologist Alfred Binet. The French government commissioned him to create intelligence tests for children in order to identify which ones had special educational needs. Today, the tests are considered the most accurate when it comes to identifying the intellectual capacity of children whether they are [...]
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Free Wechsler Practice Questions
April 7th, 2012
Do you want to know how ready your child is to take IQ tests like the WPPSI? You can let him or her answer a few free Wechsler practice questions online. There are many sites that offer free IQ tests such as the WPPSI which you can easily access using your computer and internet connection. [...]
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Wechsler practice questions
April 5th, 2012
Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test is a special kind of IQ test administered by licensed clinical psychologists or technicians to children between 3 to 7 years of age. It measures the intelligence quotient or I.Q. of a child through different test types. The test types vary in difficulty, some that might even [...]
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WPPSI test
April 3rd, 2012
With our ever changing world, it is important to ensure that your children are ready to face all the challenges the world will throw to them. This is why it is very important to test children as early as possible in their preschool years in order to gage their development. One of the top assessment [...]
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Nationwide Changes in Gifted and Talented Testing
March 31st, 2012
Get 50% off during our April Fool’s Day Sale! As you all know, applications for the nation’s gifted and talented programs, both public and private, have gone through the roof in the past year. In light of this fact, Gifted and Talented programs NATIONWIDE are instituting a new, highly controversial policy. It’s called legacy [...]
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The New Color Book to Show Your Child!
March 31st, 2012
This is a book to show your kids about shapes and colors. It is for kids 2-4 years old. It will help them with the Bracken test. This e-book also helps their explanatory skills. I would recommend for your child to be exposed to this in Pre-K. Click here to see the color book!
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NYC Parents Still Waiting on OLSAT Test Results!
March 30th, 2012
Tensions are running high as New York City parents are anxiously awaiting the OLSAT test results from the New York City department of education. Once the results are sent (which according to the dept. of ed. web site is mid-April), your child will need to score in the 90th percentile or above to be eligible [...]
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Tele-Seminar Tonight! 7 Abilities Your
March 27th, 2012
CLICK HERE FOR THE PRESENTATION! Tele-seminar – Tonight – Tuesday, March 27, 9pm NYC time (8pm CT, 7pm MT, 6pm PT) Topic: 7 Abilities Your Child Needs to Know for Testing and School By age 5, most children in America will have been given some kind of intelligence test, whether it is for private school admissions, gifted [...]
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TestingMom.com New Testing Survival Guide Top Seller on Amazon.com
March 23rd, 2012
Last week TestingMom.com launched their new Testing Survival Guide on Amazon.com and within just 48 hours it ranked in the top 5 Kindle e-book downloads for education. The guide is a great and affordable way for parents to prepare their child for any of the most popular gifted and talented tests and private school admissions [...]
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Karen Quinn the Testing Mom Visits Asia
March 21st, 2012
I’ve just spent a week in China – Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Dalian so far. We’re going to Beijing tomorrow. During this time, I’ve gotten to speak to parents of young children about the education system here, and I’ve visited an elementary school. I wanted to share some of the things I’ve observed with you. [...]
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Update – TestingMom.com Live Parents Information Session in February 2012
March 17th, 2012
On Wednesday, February 15, 2012 TestingMom.com co-founders and testing authorities Karen Quinn and Michael McCurdy presented to a jammed packed crowd at the Poet’s House in downtown Manhattan where they answered all questions G&T and private school admissions testing. The questions and answer format of the meeting really set the pace for one of the [...]
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Join P.A.L. and Filmmaker Doug Morse this Tuesday, March 13, as we explore
March 12th, 2012
The Power of Books and Film for Kids: Using Children’s Literature & Movies to Help Kids Connect with Others, Explore Emotions and Understand Themselves Is your child anxious about the first day of school, shy around strangers, experiencing the effects of divorce, struggling with siblings, friendships or issues of giftedness? Are you and your spouse [...]
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The Ratings Are In for New York City Teachers
March 10th, 2012
We’ve been hearing from many NYC parents over the past few weeks about the recent release of the teacher ratings that were released by the NYC dept. of ed. Keep in mind, these ratings only start for teachers in 4th grade and above and don’t include the early grades. Also, there’s no way to determine [...]
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NY Times Spotlights Top Teachers Following Release of Data Reports
March 2nd, 2012
Many have criticized the release of the teacher rankings by the New York City DOE, saying that they invite undue “shame and humiliation” upon low-scoring teachers and haven’t been proven accurate enough to warrant public dissemination. However, according to the New York Times, the ratings also shined a spotlight on educators who were best able [...]
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Gifted and Talented IQ tests
March 1st, 2012
Gifted and talented IQ tests are a type of intelligence tests for children which consist of several test items that measure the general intelligence of a child. Gifted and talented testing is available in the following: Schools – Public and private schools are conducting G&T testing to children especially to those entering kindergarten or first [...]
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The Teachers Union’s Fight Against Release of Rankings
March 1st, 2012
The Teacher Data Reports were released last Friday after a long legal battle to suppress the results. The teachers’ union of New York City, the United Federation of Teachers, has attacked the reports, which rank teachers based on standardized test results, and criticize their “wide margin of error.” The Federation has launched a media campaign [...]
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NYC Parents Can Now Access Teacher Rankings
February 29th, 2012
This past Friday, the Department of Education in New York City released the Teacher Data Reports. The reports rank individual teachers based on a complex formula that used demographics and past test results to predict student performance. Teachers were either credited or blamed for the difference between the projections and their students’ actual performances and [...]
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How was the KBIT-2 Developed?
February 28th, 2012
One of the most trusted and relied-upon intelligence tests in use today, the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test was developed by Alan S. Kaufman and his wife Nadeen, both renowned psychologists in the field of intelligence. The tests incorporate several trusted and well-known schools of thought, brought together in one simple, quick and easy to administer [...]
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Why Did My Child Score Poorly on the KBIT-2 Test?
February 27th, 2012
If your child has taken the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-2 and scored lower than you were expecting, it’s understandably frustrating. After all, parents want their children to do well on intelligence tests, especially if they suspect that the child may be gifted. However, don’t panic over a low Kaufman exam score. There are several reasons, [...]
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Benefits of using the SB 5 test
February 25th, 2012
The Stanford Binet test, also known as the SB 5, is a type of intelligence test that was introduced in 1916. Today, the test has gone through various developments and revisions to make it one of the most accurate forms of evaluating a person’s cognitive abilities whether they are a kid or elderly. There are [...]
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PAL Workshop Series Continues for New York City Parents!
February 22nd, 2012
Join us for our next PAL Workshop Series on Feb. 28, 2012 at 6:30pm. Supporting Early Gifted Children Through Play: A Hands-On, Play-Based Session for Parents Some questions parents ask themselves: Is my child gifted? Or is my child just really bright? What clues should I be looking for in my child to determine if he [...]
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Bracken Test Results
February 14th, 2012
Bracken test results are converted to descriptive categories: “advanced” or “delayed”. Since the Bracken exam is a standardized test developed in line with strict guidelines and measures, the test results also follows professional testing score guidelines. Raw scores achieved by the child are converted to percentile scores and later converted to descriptive categories to determine [...]
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What is the Stanford-Binet all about?
February 12th, 2012
The Stanford-Binet test is used to evaluate the cognitive abilities of the test taker through a series of tests that make use of both verbal and non-verbal activities. Apart from testing the intellectual abilities of a person, the test is also useful in other studies such as: early childhood assessment, neuropsychological and clinical assessment, educational [...]
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What Does the KBIT-2 Test Do?
February 10th, 2012
The KBIT-2 Test, also know as the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-2, is an intelligence test designed to quickly and simply determine an individual’s capacity. The Kaufman exam was designed to work effectively for all age groups, from pre-kindergarten through adulthood. In essence, the Kaufman test has three primary goals. Gifted children need special classes (in [...]
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Free Wechsler Practice Questions
February 8th, 2012
It is highly recommended that parents let their children take IQ tests like the WPPSI earlier on in life. It is the best way for you to tell whether your child is gifted or has difficulty in learning. The WPPSI test is usually conducted by a certified clinical psychologist or psychiatrist but because many schools [...]
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What is the KBIT-2?
February 6th, 2012
The world of intelligence tests, for children and adults, is full of long exams, many of which take hours to administer and score. While these tests are invaluable for the insight they give into a person’s intelligence, they can be tiresome. The KBIT-2, otherwise known as the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test -2, is a wonderful [...]
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Otis-Lennon
February 4th, 2012
The OLSAT was developed by Arthur Otis, Ph.D. and Roger Lennon, PhD. Dr. Otis is famous for his intelligence tests which use the multiple choice format. Similarly, Dr. Otis developed a group-administered test for his doctoral course in 1917, these tests are known as the Army Alpha for the educated and the Army Beta for [...]
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What can you expect from the SB-5
January 31st, 2012
The Stanford-Binet test, also known as the SB -5, is one of many types of intelligence tests administered to children to evaluate their innate abilities. The test is administered to children as young as pre-k but is also given to adults. However, you may wonder how the same test can be administered to both children [...]
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WPPSI Testing
January 29th, 2012
If you’re after a full scale IQ test plus verbal and performance IQ testing for your children, letting them take the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test is the best way to do it. This IQ test for children in preschool and elementary features the Full Scale IQ test which is designed to [...]
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What is the CogAT?
January 27th, 2012
For a parent who’s unfamiliar with the world of standardized testing, receiving notice that your child is about to take this test may well bring about the question, “Just what is the CogAT?” This is a common question, and thankfully the answer is simple. The CogAT is a tool used to assess students (K-12) in [...]
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Gifted and Talented IQ Tests
January 25th, 2012
Much has been said about gifted children and their unique characteristics. These children had undergone G&T testing and passed the test with flying colors. But what really is giftedness? The Department of Education in the United States refers to giftedness as having extraordinary and advanced intellectual performance especially in varied academic fields. But giftedness is [...]
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How was OLSAT testing for NYC’s most gifted and talented?
January 23rd, 2012
The time has come! Testing is now underway for New York City’s Gifted and Talented Program which means that thousands of children are lining up to take the OLSAT (Otis-Lennon School Abilities Test) and BSRA (Bracken School Readiness Assessment) through Feb. 10. These talented tots are competing for a coveted spot in the G&T classrooms [...]
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WPPSI – Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test
January 23rd, 2012
Are you aware that many private and public schools are now using WPPSI (or the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test) as an assessment tool among children entering Pre-K or Kindergarten? These institutions believe it’s best for children to take such IQ test for educators to determine their mental capabilities and discover their [...]
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How to Use Free CogAT Sample Tests
January 21st, 2012
If your child will be taking the CogAT test soon, you undoubtedly want to do all you can to help them do well. One way to do this is with free CogAT sample tests. These are available on a variety of websites and can be found for both lower and higher grade levels. Keep in [...]
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How the KBIT-2 Helps Gifted Children
January 19th, 2012
We all know that even truly gifted children can, in some cases, be at a disadvantage in traditional school settings. When children are not properly stimulated, they become bored and “tune out” what their teachers are saying. In the case of a highly intelligent student, this can happen very quickly. In a worst-case scenario, an [...]
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What is the Iowa Test?
January 18th, 2012
The Iowa Test is also known as the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. It is a series of uniformed tests devised for kindergarten children right through grade 8. The Iowa test is a measure of each individual child’s intelligence, aptitude and cognitive abilities versus their peers. It is a national requirement for American public schools [...]
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Iowa Tests of Basic Skills
January 16th, 2012
The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills incorporate ten levels of exams that are aimed at children in kindergarten right up to 8th graders. The ITBS tests, developed in 1935, is widely used in American schools as a reliable tool to improve student learning and instruction. The ten levels that have been developed for the Iowa [...]
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The KBIT-2 Talks About Crystallized Intelligence…What is This?
January 14th, 2012
Crystallized intelligence, as measured by the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-2, is intelligence which has been learned. This can be through formal schooling, through informal teaching by parents, by life experiences or any other situation which teaches a child something new. Crystallized intelligence changes over time, unlike fluid intelligence which usually remains the same throughout a [...]
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More OLSAT Test Practice Questions to Start the Weekend!
January 13th, 2012
Today ask your little one this OLSAT practice questions: “Look at the shapes in the boxes across the rows and up and down the columns. Do you see how they are related to each other? Can you find the answer that goes in the empty box so the designs inside the rows and columns follow [...]
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The P.A.L. Workshops, Spring 2012 Series Begins this Friday!
January 12th, 2012
Registration is open, but space is limited, so sign-up soon: http://palworkshops2012.eventbrite.com Don’t miss a rare opportunity to join P.A.L. and The Speyer Legacy School for aConversation with Rena Subotnik @ The Speyer Legacy School: Shifting from the Best of Gifted Education to Talent Development: Implications for Identification, Education, and Psychological Support Inside and Outside of School Friday, [...]
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Can the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test Help My Child?
January 12th, 2012
For many parents, the decision of whether or not to test their child’s intelligence is a difficult one. Some parents feel that a low score may impair their child’s self-esteem and create self-image issues as they develop. Others don’t want their child to be labeled as “gifted” simply because of the potential teasing of other [...]
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What is the Stanford-Binet test and what are the questions like?
January 10th, 2012
The Stanford-Binet test is recognized as a standard in measuring intelligence. It has been designed to test the cognitive strengths and weaknesses of children and adults alike, and is composed of 10 subtests which measure 5 cognitive areas: visual-spatial, quantitative, knowledge, working memory, and fluid reasoning. The Stanford-Binet test makes use of a variety of [...]
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OLSAT results
January 8th, 2012
The OLSAT test results set sights on placing the students’ accomplishment into perspective. OSALT results include the verbal and nonverbal scores which in turn forms part of the total score. The total score in the OLSAT results is, on the whole, the marker and guide of the learning ability of the students from kindergarten to [...]
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NYC Gifted and Talented Test is Less Than 24 Hours Away!
January 6th, 2012
For those parents in NYC, many of your children will take the gifted and talented test this weekend or within the next few weeks. Tens of thousands of 4 to 7 year old New Yorkers will take the test that will determine their educational future for the next school year and beyond. For the all [...]
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What is the duration of the Stanford-Binet test?
January 6th, 2012
The SB 5 test usually takes between 45-90 minutes, although this can sometimes extend to up to 2 hours depending on the examinee. There are factors involved that affect the duration of the SB test, such as the age of the child and the number of subtests which are administered. The SB 5 test was [...]
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Who gives the Stanford-Binet test?
January 4th, 2012
If you want to understand your child’s cognitive processes and his or her abilities in expressive language, memory, and thinking skills, you may want to administer the Stanford-Binet test. This test was developed by French psychologist Alfred Binet and was originally used by the French government in determining when children have special needs. Today it [...]
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Iowa Tests of Basic Skills
January 2nd, 2012
The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills also known as ITBS was created in 1935 at the University of Iowa. Educators used to call it Iowa Every Pupil Test of Basic Skills because it is an intelligence test for all children who are in school. This IQ test is considered very reliable which is why it [...]
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OLSAT Level B
December 30th, 2011
OLSAT Level B is the aptitude test for first grade students who are about to enter their second grade. Like other OLSAT level tests, it is a multiple choice exam which measures the child’s verbal and nonverbal skills. OLSAT Level B assesses first-graders’ verbal comprehension, which includes the ability to following directions. Verbal reasoning abilities [...]
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What is the ITBS?
December 28th, 2011
The Iowa Test, also known as the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) is a series of a nationwide set of identical tests that are available all year round and test students from grades K through 8. The Iowa tests are used to evaluate the following subject areas: Word Analysis Reading comprehension Vocabulary Spelling Social [...]
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Iowa Skills Test
December 26th, 2011
The Iowa Skills Test is a short form for The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, which was initially developed in 1935 at the College of Education located at the University of Iowa. The Iowa Skills Test is designed in order to improve school level instruction. It is aimed at students of age groups ranging from [...]
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The KBIT – 2 Test
December 24th, 2011
The KBIT- 2 Test, also known as the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test (2nd Edition), is a brief assessment, designed to determine the verbal and nonverbal intelligence. The Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test – 2 can be used on children, in order to place them in gifted, exceptional or enrichment programs or classes. It can also be [...]
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OLSAT Questions to Start the Christmas Weekend
December 22nd, 2011
Here are some OLSAT practice questions to start the day with your little one during the holiday break from school! Don’t forget, you can get 50% OFF a Top 1% membership for the next 48 hours only! Make sure you start preparing during the holiday break for the upcoming testing season. We now have over [...]
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ITBS
December 22nd, 2011
The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, commonly known as the ITBS is a uniformed nationwide test that has been developed by the College of Education at the University of Iowa. It is aimed at school children ranging from kindergarten till Grade 8. The ITBS board provides schools with appropriate test materials, scoring and reporting services [...]
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OLSAT Level A
December 20th, 2011
OLSAT Level A is the lowest level of the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test, which generally assess the learning and school competencies of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. The OLSAT Level A measures a child’s ability to follow directions, as well as general knowledge that is not usually taught in school. Additionally, the OLSAT Level A tests [...]
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WPPSI exam
December 18th, 2011
Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test is administered to children between 3-7 years old or those who are in their preschool years. Dr. David Wechsler is the person behind the creation of this very common IQ test. He believed that it is important to assess a child’s mental abilities early in life so [...]
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Free OLSAT practice questions
December 16th, 2011
A busy working mom need not worry about preparing her kindergarten and 2nd grade kids for an OLSAT exam. There are a number of helpful free OLSAT practice questions on the internet. One of these sites includes the blog site of the NYC Gifted and Talented Program and Testing. This website is focused on the [...]
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WPPSI – Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test
December 14th, 2011
WPPSI, or the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test, was the brainchild of David Wechsler way back in 1967. Since then WPPSI had undergone changes and its current revision, WPPSI- III is published by none other than the Harcourt Assessment. Intelligence tests or IQ tests are given to children earlier on in life, [...]
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Update from the NYC Gifted and Talented Testing Dates from the Department of Ed
December 6th, 2011
Attention NYC Parents! The New York City department of education sent an update about the upcoming gifted and talented testing dates. The countdown has started so start preparing for the OLSAT and BSRA test today! Remember, if your child is 4 years old (pre-K) they will have answer 128 questions (yes, 128!). Kindergarten, first grade [...]
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Fun OLSAT Practice Questions to Start The Day!
November 30th, 2011
Here are some OLSAT practice questions to start the day with your little one! Top 1% membership – Option 2. Get 30% OFF – Use code: NewMember30 (click the red “Buy Now” icon at the very top of the page) Includes OVER 10,000 Practice Questions INSTANTLY! Private phone consultations with the Testing Mom to discuss [...]
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What is the Wechsler preschool and primary scale of intelligence
November 30th, 2011
Intelligence tests for children are very popular assessment tools conducted by experts before children enter formal education. The WPPSI or the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test is dubbed as the most widely conducted IQtest for kids ever since it was developed by David Wechsler. For those who are interested about what is [...]
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What is the Wechsler preschool and primary scale of intelligence test?
November 29th, 2011
Parents and teachers are curious about what is the Wechsler preschool and primary scale of intelligence test is all about. Despite the fact that it’s popularly used as an IQ test for children, many are still unaware of what it is all about, how it’s conducted, and how the scoring goes. What is the Wechsler [...]
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More About the WPPSI – Wechsler Preschool and Primary
November 28th, 2011
With so many intelligence tests for children available to measure your child’s mental abilities, it’s a must that you have to let him or her undergo them to ensure whether your child is indeed potentially talented or gifted. Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test or WPPSI is among the most commonly conducted intelligence [...]
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Gifted and Talented Testing for Children
November 20th, 2011
As you know, IQ tests are vital assessment tools not only because they can help you know whether your child is gifted or not but also help you in understanding the intellectual needs of your kid. So how can you tell if your child is the next Einstein? Gifted children exhibit extraordinary mental abilities and [...]
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Free OLSAT test questions on TestingMom.com
November 17th, 2011
In case you didn’t know, the OLSAT test (Otis-Lennon School Ability Test) is a series of test for students in kindergarten, elementary to twelfth grade. Although, in many school districts the exam is only given up through 5th or 6th grade. It is in intelligence tests for children designed to measure and evaluate exceptional and [...]
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More OLSAT test practice questions posted each week through January for upcoming NYC G&T test
November 11th, 2011
We’re pleased to announce we’ll be posting even more OLSAT test practice questions over the next several weeks as parents rev up for the upcoming testing for the New York City Gifted and Talented Program. Stakes are high this year as we’ve heard many parents who would never had considered any public school option are [...]
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P.A.L. Workshop Series for Parents of Accelerated Learners next Tueday – What’s the Right Fit for My Gifted Child?
November 9th, 2011
Attention NYC Parents! We’re having our nextr P.A.L. Workshop Series for Parents of Accelerated Learners next Tueday – November 15, 2011 at 6:30 pm-8 pm You must register to attend.Register for the series at http://palworkshops.eventbrite.comTestingMom.com Top members get to attend FREE! All non-Top members the cost is $10 per person. Location: Downtown Community Center, 120 [...]
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Karen Quinn Hosting Tele-seminar for Positive Parenting Solutions Members!
November 6th, 2011
On Monday, November 7 at 9pm ET – New York City time (8pm CT, 7pm MT and 6pm California time), Karen Quinn is hosting a free tele-seminar for Positive Parenting Solutions “Help Your Child Ace Tests”. Dial: (712) 432-0075, Access Code: 138042# – Starts promptly at 9pm New York City time. Click here for the [...]
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OLSAT test levels
November 6th, 2011
OLSAT tests are administered nationwide in the US and is one of the primary device to assess a child’s aptitude for a gifted and talented educational program. It is also used with the Stanford 10 Achievement test to gauge school and learning abilities of children from kindergarten, elementary and high school. OLSAT tests are usually [...]
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Otis-lennon school abilities test (OLSAT)
November 5th, 2011
As you probably know by now, the Otis-lennon school abilities test (commonly called the OLSAT) is designed as intelligence tests for children. Special focus is given to kindergarten, grade one, grade two and grade three students – especially those living in New York City for the G&T program. At this age group and grade level, [...]
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What is WPPSI?
November 2nd, 2011
Before you enroll your child in preschool or kindergarten, it’s a must that he or she must take several intelligence tests for children. This is important since the results can help you discover earlier on whether your child is a genius or gifted. WPPSI is considered the most reliable IQ test for children today which [...]
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More About the WPPSI – Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test
November 1st, 2011
Before your child enters formal schooling, it’s a must that you let him or her take intelligence tests for children such as the WPPSI- Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test. This special IQ test is conducted by a clinical psychologist before your child enters Pre-K to ensure whether or not he or she [...]
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WPPSI – Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test
October 31st, 2011
WPPSI- Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test is by far the most commonly used among IQ tests that help identify a child’s intelligence. It was created by David Wechsler way back in 1967. Since then, WPPSI has been a reliable way to measure a child’s IQ level. Perhaps you’re wondering why you should [...]
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The Advantages of a Cognitive Abilities Test
October 30th, 2011
As any parent knows, children in school these days are subjected to many different kinds of tests. Each subject has tests, each grade has criteria for advancement, and many different standardized tests abound. So what’s the big deal about a cognitive abilities test? It may seem like just another round of questions and answers. However, [...]
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Cognitive Abilities Test…a Gifted Proving Ground?
October 29th, 2011
The CogAT is a cognitive abilities test, designed to identify student’s strengths in the three areas of cognitive function most closely linked to academic performance. These areas are verbal, non-verbal, and quantitative reasoning. In many schools, the CogAT is administered to every student to gain perspective. However, some schools use it as a screening tool [...]
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My Child did Poorly on the CogAT…Now What?
October 28th, 2011
There are several reasons why a child may score poorly on a cognitive abilities assessment such as the CogAT (cognitive abilities test). The obvious reason (and the one which many parents fear) is that the child has fallen behind their peers. If this is the case, try not to panic. Often, a few supplemental classes [...]
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How Can I Be Sure the CogAT Exam will Accurately Reflect my Child’s Intelligence?
October 27th, 2011
If you already know that your child is exceptionally bright, through testing or simply by observing their abilities, it’s only natural to be a bit apprehensive when they take a test such as the CogAT exam. After all, a poor score is often looked upon as grounds for supplemental education, which you know your child [...]
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The CogAT Exam Doesn’t Reflect My Child’s Abilities
October 26th, 2011
While the CogAT exam is widely regarded as a very reliable method of determining a student’s cognitive abilities, there are instances in which a very bright student will produce a surprisingly low CogAT exam score. This is understandably very frustrating for the student, parents and teachers involved. However, there are reasons why a bright student [...]
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Gifted and Talented IQ tests
October 25th, 2011
You have observed how your child learns faster than his or her age mates. He or she is also fond of asking you lots of questions and can remember all your answers. Not only that, but your child is also very imaginative, works independently, and shows exceptional reasoning skills. Gifted children exhibit such characteristics at [...]
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Free G&T practice test questions
October 24th, 2011
There are many free g&T practice test questions available in the internet, bookstores, and schools today. Parents and teachers use them as review materials for their children whom they believe are gifted and talented. These sample IQ tests feature the same types of test items found in the actual G&T testing and the content are [...]
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Gifted testing for kids
October 23rd, 2011
Gifted testing for kids is necessary which is why many public and private school conduct them to children in kindergarten and elementary. Parents may claim that their child is gifted because he or she is very intelligent but this still needs to be tested and proven using the right IQ tests. The fact is, there [...]
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How Can I Learn More About the KBIT-2?
October 22nd, 2011
If your child or a loved one is going to be taking the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-2 in the near future, you probably want to know a bit more about this intelligence assessment. The KBIT-2 test is designed to be administered quickly, and to provide a reliable snapshot of an individual’s fluid and crystallized intelligence. [...]
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What is the OLSAT test?
October 22nd, 2011
OLSAT is the short form of the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test. OLSAT is a type of test which primarily gauges and determines the students’ cognitive and learning skills in school. The test covers kindergarten students, 1st grade to the fifth grade students until those in the 12th grade. The following skills are measured by OLSAT: [...]
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Stanford-Binet 5 Test (For Children)
October 21st, 2011
The Stanford-Binet 5 test is one of the most popular IQ tests used for children today. It is also considered one of the most effective measures of cognitive and intelligence in children. The Stanford-Binet 5 test can be administered to children as young as kindergarten, first grade, or even as old as those in elementary. [...]
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More About the WPPSI Test – Wechsler Test
October 20th, 2011
Among the intelligence tests offered today, Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence test is by far the most widely used in the world. It is conducted to children entering Pre-K to early elementary to determine whether or not they’re intellectually gifted compared to children their age. The third edition of WPPSI is considered different [...]
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WPPSI – Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test
October 19th, 2011
WPPSI – Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence Test has long been used as an assessment tool in many private schools. They believe that the conduct of such IQ test for kids can help them determine who are those worthy to be accepted into the school and who falls short the school’s expectations. Many [...]
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New York City Dept of Ed. Gifted and Talented Info. sessions in Staten Island
October 19th, 2011
Team TestingMom.com made it to last week’s NYC DOE Information Session in Staten Island, held at New Dorp High School! Last year, we were the ONLY ones who ventured out of Manhattan to visit our friends in Staten Island but this year it looks like others followed our lead by showing up with their schwag. [...]
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NYC Department of Education Gifted and Talented Parents Information Session – Upper Westside
October 17th, 2011
The TestingMom.com team took the Upper West Side by storm, discussing our services to the mob of NYC parents that attended the NYC Department of Education’s Gifted and Talented Information Session at Brandeis High School. There were well over 700 parents there wanting to know how their child could get a coveted seat in the [...]
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How long is the ITBS test?
October 16th, 2011
As there are many subjects covered at different levels in the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS), the testing times vary according to subjects as well as grade level. The Complete Battery tests for third right till eight grade students take roughly five and a half hours to administer, whereby five hours and 10 minutes [...]
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What is the ITBS?
October 15th, 2011
The Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) is a uniformed nationwide set of tests that cater to the needs of elementary school kids ranging from kindergarten grade till eighth grade. The ITBS is aimed at developing a series of exams designed to stimulate and evaluate cognitive learning skills in children. The Level 6 tests, which [...]
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KBIT-2 – Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test-2
October 14th, 2011
When looking for a shorter alternative to traditional intelligence tests, the KBIT-2 can be a wonderful supplement. It is often used in conjunction with other, longer tests when determining intelligence. It can also be used on its own, in many different settings, to assess, re-assess, or compare IQs in many groups of individuals. Its quick [...]
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Parents Workshops in NYC – Discover What the Dept of Ed. Won’t Tell You!
October 13th, 2011
Mark your calendars NYC Parents! Karen Quinn, the Testing Mom, is coming to New York City in a couple of weeks to meet you. We are hosting 2 workshops for NYC Parents to demystify the process for private schools and G&T admissions! Discover what the NYC Dept. of Ed Won’t Tell You! Please register below. [...]
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