Post by hereonceagain on Nov 26, 2012 17:33:21 GMT -5
So my DD's teacher told me that my DD is in the top 5% of her class. They did not do a standardized test. They just catergorized the children based on 10 different assignments and observation.
I'm very proud of my DD. She's already smarter than her mama But would you think the teachers stretch the truth to parents or would you truely believe your kid is in the top 5%? My DD seems extremely intelligent to me, but I'm sure all parents think and say that.
Post by onwisconsin on Nov 26, 2012 20:55:35 GMT -5
As someone who works in a preschool setting, I would NEVER volunteer a statistic like that to a parent unless I was being honest. IMO, there is no need to stretch the truth to parents.
As someone who works in a preschool setting, I would NEVER volunteer a statistic like that to a parent unless I was being honest. IMO, there is no need to stretch the truth to parents.
i agree. not wise for a teacher to give out info like that.... but likely it's TRUE - but what does that mean?? not much - at that age kids develop at different levels... a kid who is low in prek can become one of the brightest kids in a few years...
so, sure, be proud- but don't get too excited that she's heading to Ivy league just yet
I have only said that to two families in 12 years of working with kids. I just thought that they should know how bright their kids were. Really though, it doesn't mean anything at this age.
If your child is in preschool, than the "statistic" the teacher shared with you (in quotes because it was actually a judgement, not a tested measurement) is more of a reflection of you than your child. Kids who excel at an early age usually is indicative of enriching activities, not innate intelligence. intelligence is difficult to really quantify prior to age 8, unless your child is off the charts genius.
So I would be really proud of the great parenting job you are doing, obviously it is working. And your child very likely is pretty smart. But it's just too soon to assign any quantities, such as "top 5%).