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Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS)

Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS). Kitty Ver Kuilen District Coordinator of Gifted & Talented Services Cindy Clark, GT Resource Teacher, MHS & IMMS Lisa Nyenhuis , GT Resource Teacher, WIS Heather Hanson , GT Resource Teacher, CE/MPS .

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Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS)

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  1. Northwestern UniversityMidwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS) Kitty Ver Kuilen District Coordinator of Gifted & Talented Services Cindy Clark, GT Resource Teacher, MHS & IMMS Lisa Nyenhuis, GT Resource Teacher, WIS Heather Hanson, GT Resource Teacher, CE/MPS

  2. Outline for this Presentation… • What is NUMATS? • How your Child qualified for participation • Benefits of participation • Which test? • Timeline • Test Day Tips • Parent Role • Questions?

  3. What is Northwestern University Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS)? • Out-of-level testing • Occurs on Saturdays off-site • Students in grades 3-9 • Explore, ACT, SAT • Sponsored by Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development (CTD) • WCATY connection

  4. How to Qualify for NUMATS • Top 5% on WKCE of MAP subtests • Participation in GT programming • Teacher/Parent Nomination • 4 years of eligibility

  5. BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION • Provides an additional “snapshot” • ACT/SAT I – Practice • EXPLORE– Practice • Opens opportunities outside the school setting • Some state/nationwide programs have score requirements

  6. Participation is voluntaryBUT this information is VERY helpful in identifying your child’s strengths and educational needs

  7. Identification Process • The information from CTD provides one more piece of information to help in identifying the academic strengths of your child • AND the academic needs your child exhibits

  8. The Bell Curve Top 95th Percentile Rankings ←Entire Population

  9. EXPLORE 3rd grade 97th% 4th grade 5th grade 6th grade SAT or ACT 6th grade 97th% 7th grade 8th grade 9th grade ACT Which test to take?

  10. ACT OR SAT?? • ACT includes four subtests: Reading, English, Math Science Reasoning • SAT 3 Verbal, 3 Math subtests & Writing subtest Practice for PSAT • ACT test for UW System and neighboring universities • SAT test for coastal universities and Private schools • Test Prep: www.ACT.org and www.collegeboard.com • ? Check university websites

  11. Timeline: October: Registration January & February: Testing March: Test results sent to parents April: Follow-up materials sent to parents to help you interpret results MAY: SCHOOL GETS RESULTS

  12. Registration materials available at the Middle and Intermediate School Offices & Resource RoomsORRegister onlinewww.ctd.northwestern.edu/

  13. Test Day Tips • Practice Test • What does “Out-of-Level” mean? This is a hard test for their age but they qualify for the challenge • Good night’s rest • Good breakfast • Be relaxed This is for fun & experience. It’s NOT about the score • Celebrate afterwards

  14. Parents’ Role • You are your child’s best advocate • The school and parents are partners in providing what is best for every child • Be informed of opportunities • Take advantage of opportunities both in and outside of school.

  15. Resources for Questions: • McFarland GT Program Website http://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us/msd/parents/fp_gt.php • Monthly E-Newsletter • Kitty Ver Kuilen: 5449 • Cindy Clark: 4876 • Lisa Nyenhuis: 5460 • Heather Hanson: 5616

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