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AIG FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is the process for identification and AIG service?
Aptitude Screening and Testing Process
All 2nd grade students can participate in the district wide aptitude screener.
Any student in 3rd grade or higher may be referred for screening throughout the school year, as needed for gifted services if all of the following criteria are met:
The prior year’s EOG score is 81% or higher in either math or reading AND/OR
Based on a body of evidence, the Needs Determination Team (NDT) recommends testing
On grade level released EOG (81% or higher)
Next grade level released EOG (70% or higher)
CFAs and DCAs are top 5%
iReady diagnostic is above grade level (tested out of current grade level).
AND
No previous aptitude score is available or the current score is less than 90% and it has been at least one year since the student has been tested.
*Pitt County Schools will offer one additional aptitude test when a body of evidence is provided, during each grade level span (grades 3-5, 6-8, & 9-12).
At any time, and at the parent's expense, private testing may be done using most nationally normed aptitude and/or achievement tests. These results may be presented to the school's AIG Team and used to determine a student's eligibility for gifted services.

 

Click "here" to access AIG Service Plan 25-28.

How does Pitt County Schools identify gifted students? 

When qualifying students for gifted services, PCS utilizes aptitude, achievement, and grades to identify areas of giftedness. These scores are entered into the Multiple Criteria Indicator (MCI) to determine a score. A total composite MCI score for identification is based on an average score of 90 in both aptitude and achievement plus points for grades in core content subject areas.  The higher the score in achievement, the lower the score can be for aptitude. The minimum score in either aptitude or achievement is 80 in order for a child to qualify for AI, AG, AM, or AR gifted services. The following definitions and criteria are used for each area of giftedness:

Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AI)

Academically and Intellectually Gifted students perform at substantially high levels of accomplishment in both aptitude and academic achievement when compared with others of their age, experience, or environment.  Academically and Intellectually Gifted students exhibit high performance capability in intellectual areas and academic fields. On average, their performance is at the 95%ile on state and nationally normed assessments.

Criteria for Qualifying as Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AI):

  • MCI = 392
    • MCI Total Score = (Aptitude (doubled) + Achievement (math and reading) + Final Grades) That is an average score of (190 + 95 + 95 + 12 = 392)
    • Point value for grades:  A = 3 and B = 2  
    • Grade points are awarded from the 4 core subject areas: reading, math, science, and social study course work. 4 x 2 = 8 (4 Bs x 2 points each = 8 points)
Academically Gifted (AG)

Academically Gifted students perform at substantially high levels of accomplishment in both aptitude and academic achievement when compared with others of their age, experience, or environment.  Academically Gifted students exhibit high performance capability in intellectual areas and both math and reading academic fields. On average their performance is at the 90%ile on state and nationally normed assessments.

Criteria for Qualifying as Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AI):

  • MCI = 372
    • MCI Total Score = (Aptitude (doubled) + Achievement (math and reading) + Final Grades) That is an average score of (180 + 90 + 90 + 12 = 392)
    • Point value for grades:  A = 3 and B = 2  
    • Grade points are awarded from the 4 core subject areas: reading, math, science, and social study course work. 4 x 2 = 8 (4 Bs x 2 points each = 8 points)
Academically Gifted in Math (AM) / Academically Gifted in Reading (AR)

Academically Gifted in Math (AM) - PCS defines this area as any student who possesses high aptitude and demonstrates outstanding performance in mathematics over the course of the academic year.  On average, their performance is at the 93%ile on state and nationally normed assessments.

Academically Gifted in Reading (AR) - PCS defines this area as any student who possesses high aptitude and demonstrates outstanding performance in reading over the course of the academic year.  On average, their performance is at the 93%ile on state and nationally normed assessments

Criteria for Qualifying as Academically Gifted in Math (AM) or Reading (AR):

  • MCI = 186
    • MCI Total Score = (Aptitude + Achievement (math OR reading) + Grades) That is an average score of (90 + 93 + 3 = 193)
    • Point value for grades:  A = 3 and B = 2  
    • Grade points are used from the subject area in which the student is being considered for qualification (math or reading).
  • NEW for the 25-28 Plan: Another pathway to being identified AM or AR is if a student scores a level 5 for 2 consecutive years on the EOG in the identified area.
     
Intellectually Gifted (IG)

PCS defines intellectual giftedness as having ability significantly higher than his/her same age peers as denoted by a score of 95% or higher in one or more areas of a nationally normed aptitude test, yet failing to demonstrate advanced academic achievement.

Criteria for Qualifying as Intellectually Gifted (IG):

  • MCI:  95% total composite on Aptitude testing = (95 points or higher on MCI) 
     

How does Pitt County Schools serve gifted students? 

Provided is a link to the Quick ID and Service Options Guide.

What are the Myths about gifted students? Click "here" to access a complete document