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Commonly asked questions
 

Should my students do World Class Tests?

Selecting the right students to take World Class Tests is important as the tests are designed for the gifted and talented students - those in the top 10 per cent ability range in mathematics and/or problem solving. They are broadly aimed at upper primary and lower secondary, and the curriculum knowledge in the test is intended to be generally within the curriculum studied by the relevant age group. However, students will need to apply their knowledge to new situations and use deductive reasoning to solve unfamiliar problems.

Students taking World Class Tests should be able to:

  • think creatively and logically;
  • use their thinking skills to solve problems and answer questions on subjects that they may not have studied previously;
  • work out and respond to unfamiliar information; and
  • demonstrate clearly how they think through and solve questions.

One way of selecting students is to identify those you expect to do well in any general assessment tests you do with your class. For example, if you teach in the UK, you may want to enter a student who you think will achieve a high Level 5 in the end of Key Stage 2 statutory tests or a high level 7 in the end of Key Stage 3 statutory tests. However, there might be other students who may not perform well in traditional tests, but demonstrate keen insight, creative thinking and good problem solving and mathematical skills.

How will it benefit my students?
World Class Tests have been designed to meet the needs of gifted students, and can challenge and extend their abilities. Trialling and live tests to date shows that very able students enjoy the high-level stimulation of World Class Tests, and having their achievements recognised can be a valuable boost to their self-esteem.

If your students live and are at school in England, they can also use their test grade to apply for entrance to the National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth's talent search.

Try out the questions first
If you or your student is unsure whether they would enjoy World Class Tests, we strongly recommend that you explore some of the sample materials together. Some Example questions are available on the website, and the Student Guide to World Class Tests provides further example questions, information on the tests, and a guided CD-ROM tour through the computer test.