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DS9 is exceptional at applying knowledge.  He always tests super strong in all areas but this year (3rd grade) for his testing he hit the highest possible to test (>Grade 17.9) on every subject for specifically Applied _________.  Applied Mathematics, Applied Language, etc.  

Ok, so what does this mean for teaching?  Should I change anything?  I have added in BA on top of Saxon for math.  What about other subjects? 

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If this is a grade level standardized test (like ITBS, Terra Nova, Stanford, etc.) trying to use grade equivalent to make an assessment isn't going to be enough information. That being said, Saxon is not usually a curriculum that would be used for an accelerated learner. It's incremental and moves far slower with too much repetition for kids gifted at math. This attached article explain why it's not useful for making any conclusions, but it does indicate maybe you might want to use a different test that doesn't have ceilings like the Woodcock Johnson to get a best assessment of his abilities. 

http://everyday-learning.org/grade-equivalent-score-fallacy/

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FLL robotics competition offers a lot of opportunity for problem solving and applying what you have learned in scientific and engineering fields to specific problems.  If he's eager to apply his skills in math and physics to solving real world problems, he may enjoy FLL.  

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A 2nd for FLL!  One of the best experiences our two geeks have had both academically and socially.  We started by finding an outside team.  We had to travel an 1:20 minutes away, later formed our own team, now provide workshops at the local libr.  It’s been a great deal of work, but worth it!

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