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Facts About the NNAT

By cpadmin | Nov 8, 2017 |
NNAT facts

The Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT) is used to evaluate problem-solving and visual spatial reasoning skills in children. This test may be given to students aged pre-K to 12th grade.…

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ACT VS. New SAT

By cpadmin | Oct 5, 2017 |
act vs new sat

Good test scores are a crucial part to a competitive college application. In order to get the highest possible test score you need to know which test is a better…

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2017 Northern Virginia Junior Solar Sprint Winners

By Young Scholars Circle | Sep 20, 2017 |
Junior Solar Sprint VA

Students from Fairfax County Public Schools and Loudoun County Public Schools won awards at the 2017 Northern Virginia Junior Solar Sprint (JSS), a competition to design, build, and race model…

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Free STEM Activity for 5th-8th Graders

By cpadmin | Sep 12, 2017 |
STEM events middle schoolers

Young Scholars Circle hosted a free STEM activity for all 5th-8th graders interested in building and racing a solar car. The Northern Virginia Junior Solar Sprint took place. All interested…

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FCPS Advanced Academic Program Screening Tips

By cpadmin | Aug 29, 2017 |

How can parents nurture the giftedness in their child? When we think of the Advanced Academic Program (AAP, formerly Gifted & Talented) in Fairfax County Public Schools, we think of…

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Why the CogAT is Key for Elementary Students’ Futures

By cpadmin | Jul 19, 2017 |

The CogAT is a cognitive abilities test that monitors a child’s ability to reason and apply knowledge to a variety of situations. The test is available in multiple levels for…

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