Does the Eden Prairie school district notify students about NUMATS?
In Eden Prairie, 7th and 8th grade students at CMS with high standardized test scores in selected areas (i.e., MCA exams) receive a letter inviting them to take the ACT or SAT. The students have 3 options: (1) choose no testing, (2) choose to take the ACT or SAT without the NUMATS service, or (3) choose to take a test through NUMATS and pay an additional fee beyond the regular ACT/SAT fee. Applications are handled through the G/T coordinator at CMS. If your CMS student qualifies for testing, you will receive a letter in the mail near the end of September. If you do not receive a letter and think your child may qualify, please contact the CMS G/T coordinator. Parents of highly gifted students in grades 3-6 should consult the website (www.ctd.northwestern.edu/numats) and have their students apply through that avenue if interested.