Karen and Michael Answer Questions of the Week
(Audio Teleseminar Nov. 18, 2010) – Top 1% and Top 5%
Listen to the teleseminar above for expert advice from Karen Quinn and Michael McCurdy. In this 41-minute teleseminar, they answer parent questions about gifted testing, private school admissions, test preparation, motivation, and helping children build confidence during the admissions process.
Topics covered during this teleseminar include:
• What should parents do if a child struggles with spatial reasoning or matrix-style questions, no matter how much practice they receive?
• How can parents find out which IQ or gifted assessment their local public school uses, and where can families in New Jersey obtain private cognitive testing?
• What can parents do when a bright child rushes through tests like the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales or ERB and lacks the stamina or motivation to stay engaged?
• How can parents balance test prep and quality learning time when there is a younger sibling competing for attention at home?
• What strategies help children remember long verbal directions and focus on the most important parts of complex questions?
• Will children get into trouble if they tell a tester they practiced “test questions” at home, and should parents use a different language to describe practice activities?
• In what languages does the New York City Department of Education administer the OLSAT?
• Is the OLSAT different for 1st-grade entry compared to kindergarten admissions, and how do age groupings and birthday cutoffs affect scoring?
• What affordable gifted test prep options are available for families concerned about the high cost of admissions preparation programs?
This teleseminar provides practical guidance, reassurance, and real-world strategies for parents navigating gifted education, school admissions, cognitive testing, and early academic enrichment.
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