GIFTED ASSESSMENTS
Wondering if your child’s potential is being fully supported?
ARE YOU...
✔︎ Concerned that your child is bored at school?
✔︎ Wondering what to do after a teacher told you that your child has unique learning needs due to their high intelligence?
✔︎ Thinking a gifted program may be a good fit for your child?
Gifted testing is the first step.
Although gifted screening is usually provided in Grade 3 in public schools, some gifted children underperform for various reasons in a group screening environment.
An individual assessment can help confirm giftedness and open the door to the right supports and programs.
A gifted assessment is otherwise known as an “IQ” test or “intellectual assessment”.
An evaluation of intellectual abilities is done by using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, 5th edition (WISC-5). Most school boards require that a student’s intellectual functioning is within the top two percent for his or her age to receive a “gifted” designation.
Gifted assessments can help determine if your child qualifies for a specialized placement in a gifted program or enrichment activities within their regular classroom.
The information can also be helpful for teachers and parents in implementing various strategies in the classroom and at home.
How can I prepare my child for a gifted assessment?
The assessment does not involve reading, writing, or math skills.
Instead, the test is designed to evaluate how well your child can reason and problem-solve.
These skills cannot be easily taught. The best way to prepare your child for testing is to ensure they are well-rested, healthy, and have eaten properly that day.
What Happens Next
ONE
Book a consult call:
This is a conversation to answer your questions, share information, and confirm fit.
TWO
Your child completes the testing session:
This occurs in person and takes about 1.5 hours.
THREE
Receive your feedback and a written report:
You will immediately receive verbal feedback after the session. A written report will be provided the following day. You can share the report with your child’s school if you wish to explore the possibility of formal “gifted” identification.