Every student’s method of studying is different. *Score interpretations taken from the CTY Johns Hopkins University Website.
Having arrangements made with school to take specific CTY courses.
Starting courses earlier than usual (such as Algebra 1).
Receiving the adjusted level of instruction and pacing in the classroom.
Getting the opportunity to work with a mentor and/or tutor.
Being considered for several other Gifted & Talented Programs outside his or her school.
Being considered for Gifted & Talented Programs within his or her school.
Receiving enrichment material to gain in-depth understanding of class material.
Understanding SCAT Score Percentile Placementīelow are examples of possible opportunities offered to students based on percentile placement: What Score Does My Child Need to Be Accepted to the JHU CTY Programs? Grade
8th graders are compared to 12th graders.
7th graders are compared to 12th graders.
6th graders are compared to 9th graders.
5th graders are compared to 8th graders.
4th graders are compared to 6th graders.
3rd graders are compared to 5th graders.
2nd graders are compared to 4th graders.
For example, a 2nd and 3rd grade student takes the Elementary SCAT version, designed for 3rd - 6th graders and their scores are compared to the norms of 4th and 5th grade students, respectively. Since the SCAT is an above grade level test, students take a test designed for higher grades and the scaled scores are compared to performance norms of students in higher grades. SCAT Percentiles. The SCAT percentile is used to compare students’ academic abilities to those of students in higher grades. Scaled scores are finally converted into SCAT Score Percentiles The purpose of a scaled score is to compare a student’s score to other students within his or her grade level. Scaled scores range from 400 to 514, according to the test version. This is what allows administrators to properly compare various scores to each other. Once the raw score is calculated, it is converted into a common scaled score. The raw score is calculated by tallying the total number of questions answered correctly out of the 50 scored questions. For example, if a child correctly answered 27 out of 50 questions, his or her raw score is 27/50. The CTY SCAT scores are calculated in three steps: