Questions that are often asked about GATE programs
What do we do in third grade TAG?
We learn about mysteries! We solve them, and then at the end of the year, we write our own.Back to Top
What do we do in fourth grade TAG?
We learn how to do research on the Internet and then show that research in a computer program that has sound, pictures and animation.Back to Top
What do we do in fifth grade TAG?
We learn about the archaeology of the Maya, a people from Central America and Southern Mexico. We also learn about small business by starting a small company that sells string bracelets. Then we learn how to make money in the Stock Market.Back to Top
What do we do in fifth grade Verbal?
Verbal is a high-level language arts program. We learn how to critique and write short stories; how to be storytellers, performing for the Kindergarten students; and how to write poetry.Back to Top
What do we do in fifth grade Math Prime?
I don't teach Math Prime, but the GATE teacher who does tells us that the classes learn advanced math, such as beginning Algebra.Back to Top
How do you get into third grade TAG?
Several measures are used for placement, including teacher recommendation, standardized testing scores, and the IQ score from second grade.Back to Top
How do you get into fourth grade TAG?
Standardized testing scores, the second grade IQ score, and a teacher's recommendation.Back to Top
How do you get into fifth grade TAG?
Standardized testing scores, the second grade IQ score, and a teacher's recommendation.Back to Top
Standardized testing scores, the second grade IQ score, and a teacher's recommendation.Back to Top