TAG Testing
Next Monday (Dec. 7) and Tuesday (Dec. 8), proctors from the Talented and Gifted department will be at Atkinson to administer the Cogat test to all 2nd graders. All students will take the test in our classroom as part of our normal day. In addition, if you filled out an IDPF for additional TAG testing in Reading or Math, those tests will also occur on these days. Please have your student arrive to school well rested and ready to work at his or her best potential.
As a rule, we do not make a big deal out of this testing because we do not want the students to feel stressed out. We usually tell them that they will be going with the proctor (or staying in the class) to "play puzzle/math/reading games." We ask them to do their best, but not worry about it.
Results from the 2nd grade testing will only be shared with parents if the child scores at a high level and/or if parents ask the classroom teacher.
Results from TAG testing of nominated students (from the IDPF forms) will be shared with parents through the TAG office via mail.
