The 5 Most Asked Questions About Gifted Test Prep - Answered! 

The gifted program is a huge scam and it should be removed. I scored high on the CAT test when I was in grade 4 and I thought I was in the gifted program. Later I found out that there were numerous parents in my grade whose children did NOT score high enough on the CAT test and they were given special treatment due to their parents complaining. I was then brought in for "special" testing where a rude woman was trying to convince herself that I was not gifted. Apparently only a certain amount of kids from each school are allowed. What I recall from the secondary testing: I had to do it during my lunch recess.. obviously I was in a bad mood since I saw this as an unfair detention. The testing lady who was rather rude asked me: who is Christopher Colobus? My answer was: the director of Harry Potter (The first movie just came out in theatres and I remembered the credits). My answer is 100% correct. She laughed in my face and condescended me, I will never forget it. How the hell was I supposed to know about American history when I was in grade 4 and never taught it? How is that a test of someone's gifted brain? Sounds like a scam to get me out and get the un-gifted students in unfairly. Where am I now? I went to UofT for Engineering, I am an established P.Eng in industry and I was clearly gifted. Half of the people that were in the gifted program instead of me never perused academics and never exhibited any intelligence or creativity to me while in elementary school. Gifted should be removed or it should be an option for all students.\

If your kid can't pass the test without preparing for it then they're not gifted and they don't belong in the program.

My niece is an elementary gifted and talented teacher and, in my opinion, is the best.!

Great video, thank you so much.....my kindergartner is going through the gifted test at school this week. the first test was about puzzles he says.....he did not finish/attempt all the questions on the test, however, whatever he answered, were correct.....he clearly does not rush into testing, which according to this vides, seems like a good thing.....how would his scoring be impacted if he did not answer all the questions. your inputs would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Anyone else notice she has the same 3 books on her bookshelf? What's up with the Ivy Chronicles?

I actually passed the gifted test at 5th grade recently :D

If your child needs preparation for gifted program then your child is not gifted

My test is tomorrow

I take my exam tmr 😭🤚

I have an exam so I can earn my gifted edication