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Originally posted by alphaxikt
Most kids are tested when they start school - we learned about it my "exceptional learners" class this summer. I'd be willing to bet that the kids who get tested at age 4 are probably the same kids whose parents start them in educational programs to learn to read by the age of 2 and think they're behind if the kid can't read him/herself the newspaper by about age 3...
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Actually, most children who are tested in public schools are tested in order to place them in gifted classes. I was tested at age 4 in order to place me in gifted classes when I started school the next year. I had been reading for some time (without classes, thank you)
The majority of children tested at an early age are tested for the exact opposite reason. It's not because the parents are highly into their child's educational advancement. It's usually because some head-start, etc. program has identified them as a potentially advanced/gifted student. In order to make sure they are given the fullest opportunity for learning experiences, they are tested for placement.