Forsyth County Gifted and Talented Testing

What is the Forsyth County Gifted and Talented Program?

Forsyth County does not offer a lot of information about its gifted program. They do say that their program focuses on developing critical thinking and research skills. Teachers use differentiation techniques while teaching to ensure students are challenged.

Students may be referred for consideration for the gifted program by teachers, parents, themselves, or anyone who is familiar with their abilities. Students are also screened using standardized tests. A qualifying score on the test automatically refers the student for further testing and consideration.

Students are tested in four areas: mental ability, achievement, motivation, and creativity. The district does not provide the specific tests used in each area; however, the CogAT is typically used for mental ability, the Iowa Basic Skills Assessments for achievement, and the Torrance for creativity. Having your child practice with questions from these tests will prepare them for these different categories.

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There are two ways to qualify for the Forsyth County gifted program

Option A

• K-2
  • 99th percentile composite score on a nationally age-normed mental abilities test plus
  • 90th percentile or higher on a nationally norm-referenced achievement test.
• 3-5:
  • 96th percentile composite score on the nationally age-normed mental abilities test plus
  • 90th percentile or higher on a nationally normed achievement test

Option B (Students must have qualifying scores in three of the four areas)

• K-5:
  • 96th percentile on the mental abilities test
  • 90th percentile or higher on a standardized achievement test
  • 90th percentile on the motivation test
  • 90th percentile on creativity test

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