ABOVE-LEVEL TESTING Factor 1: Test Date The above-level ASSET test will be administered on December 2 and 3, 2010. Factor 2: Test Location The above-level ASSET test is slated to be offered in several cities throughout India, including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune. However, a final list of testing locations will depend on the number of students registered at each site. Students should consider which test center is most convenient when applying online. Factor 3: Test Content While the length of each test is listed below, this time represents only the actual testing itself and does NOT include time for the check-in process that morning, instructions from test administrators, questions from students, and breaks between test sections. English Math Science Social Studies Hindi No. of Questions 50-70 40 35-45 35-45 35-45 Duration of tests: 45 minutes to 70 minutes per paper Test Prep: Duke TIP and Educational Initiatives do not recommend that students take part in excessive test preparation. Talent Search testing is diagnostic in nature and unnecessary anxiety is often the only obvious result from some preparation programs. It is sufficient to be familiar with the structure of the test, timing of each section, recommended guessing strategies, and to complete practice questions provided. This testing experience does not have a pass or fail component, and along with other academic indicators such as grades, it can provide additional information for parents to evaluate. For more information on the testing experience, please visit http://www.ei-india.com/duke-tip. STUDENT ENROLLMENT INFORMATION Students can enroll in the Talent Search online. Online enrollment will require a Mastercard or Visa credit card, or may be completed with net banking. For fast and easy enrollment, visit http://www.ei-india.com/duke-tip. Students who apply online for the above-level test will receive an electronic admissions ticket. The admissions ticket will be sent directly to the student and will arrive no later than one week prior to the test date. Students will need to bring a copy of photo identification and a copy of the admissions ticket to the test. SCHOOL ACCEPTANCE To confirm your interest in being a participating school in the Duke TIP Talent Search, please send confirma- tion via email to Educational Initiatives at [email protected], or complete the following information and mail to EI at 613 JB Tower, Opp.Doordarshan, Drive In Road, Thaltej, Ahmedabad – 380054. INDIA. Your school’s Talent Search contact may be a teacher, counselor or principal. Duke TIP Talent Search School Acceptance Talent Search Contact Name: __________________________________________________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________ School Name: ___________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code: __________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________________ 2010-2011 Duke University TIP in India Talent Search COORDINATOR’S GUIDE
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ABOVE-LEVEL TESTING
Factor 1: Test DateThe above-level ASSET test will be administered on December 2 and 3, 2010.
Factor 2: Test Location The above-level ASSET test is slated to be offered in several cities throughout India, including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Pune. However, a final list of testing locations will depend on the number of students registered at each site. Students should consider which test center is most convenient when applying online.
Factor 3: Test Content While the length of each test is listed below, this time represents only the actual testing itself and does NOT include time for the check-in process that morning, instructions from test administrators, questions from students, and breaks between test sections.
English Math Science Social Studies Hindi
No. of Questions 50-70 40 35-45 35-45 35-45
Duration of tests: 45 minutes to 70 minutes per paper
Test Prep: Duke TIP and Educational Initiatives do not recommend that students take part in excessive test preparation. Talent Search testing is diagnostic in nature and unnecessary anxiety is often the only obvious result from some preparation programs. It is sufficient to be familiar with the structure of the test, timing of each section, recommended guessing strategies, and to complete practice questions provided. This testing experience does not have a pass or fail component, and along with other academic indicators such as grades, it can provide additional information for parents to evaluate.
For more information on the testing experience, please visit http://www.ei-india.com/duke-tip.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT INFORMATIONStudents can enroll in the Talent Search online. Online enrollment will require a Mastercard or Visa credit card, or may be completed with net banking.
For fast and easy enrollment, visit http://www.ei-india.com/duke-tip.
Students who apply online for the above-level test will receive an electronic admissions ticket. The admissions ticket will be sent directly to the student and will arrive no later than one week prior to the test date. Students will need to bring a copy of photo identification and a copy of the admissions ticket to the test.
SCHOOL ACCEPTANCETo confirm your interest in being a participating school in the Duke TIP Talent Search, please send confirma-tion via email to Educational Initiatives at [email protected], or complete the following information and mail to EI at 613 JB Tower, Opp.Doordarshan, Drive In Road, Thaltej, Ahmedabad – 380054. INDIA.
Your school’s Talent Search contact may be a teacher, counselor or principal.
Greetings from the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) and Educational Initiatives (EI), the creators of ASSET. We are extremely proud to announce the launch of the Duke University TIP in India Talent Search. For over 30 years, Duke University TIP has been identifying and serving academically talented students in the United States. This year, in partnership with Educational Initiatives, we are launching a Talent Search in India to help educators and families find out how advanced their students’ abilities truly are and what level of educational challenge is appropriate. For the first time, eligible 7th standard students will be invited to join other gifted students throughout India to take an above-level ASSET test. Students will receive a comprehensive Results Summary of their performance on the above-level test, as well as numerous additional educational benefits and resources.
We look forward to working with you during the inaugural Duke University TIP in India Talent Search. You will be a critical member of the identification and support process for gifted students, and we hope you will join us in offering this important educational opportunity to your students.
This guide includes:
• Instructions for participation
• Qualification requirements
• Benefits information
Participation in the Talent Search involves four steps:
We look forward to working with you to identify and serve India’s brightest students. To learn more about the Duke University TIP in India program, go to http://www.tip.duke.edu/india/.
Sincerely,
Mara Shurgot Sridhar RajagopalanDirector of International Programs Managing DirectorDuke University Talent Identification Program Educational Initiatives
WELCOME
PREPARE.Review this
guide to learn about the Talent Search process and benefits.
ACCEPT. Confirm your
interest in being a participating school.
NOTIFY. Deliver the
exciting news in early September to families of students who qualify.
ENROLL.Encourage
families to enroll online by October 15, 2010.
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Test Test Dates Enrollment Deadlines
In-Level ASSET Test Aug 2010 July 2010
Above-Level ASSET Test Dec 2-3, 2010 Oct 15, 2010
Enrollment Deadlines
ELIGIBILITYTo enroll in the Talent Search students must:
• Be currently enrolled in the 7th standard. • Attend a school that has accepted the invitation to participate in the Duke University TIP in India
Talent Search.• Have scored at the 95th percentile or higher on the English, Math or Science sections of the in-level
ASSET test taken in August. Students need to qualify in only one of the accepted subtests.
ENROLLMENT FEESThe non-refundable enrollment fee for the Talent Search is Rs. 700. This fee covers the cost of the above-level ASSET test administered in December and all Talent Search benefits through the student’s 9th standard year. Travel expenses to and from the testing site will be each family’s responsibility.
BENEFITSn Above-Level Testing Experience These bright students are already excelling on tests designed
for their grade. The knowledge and experience gained from taking an above-level ASSET test is invaluable. Above-level ASSET testing provides helpful insight into their academic abilities and allows them to effectively plan for high school and beyond. Additionally, these testing experiences give 7th standard students the opportunity to preview the same test they will encounter later in their schooling.
n Tools to Interpret Scores In addition to a written summary that compares 7th standard scores to high school students’ scores, a detailed Results Summary will provide information to families about how their child performed relative to other 7th standard students participating in the Talent Search. The summary also provides suggestions for academic development based on performance.
n Special Recognition All students will receive a Certificate recognizing their participation in the Duke University TIP in India Talent Search.
n e-Newsletter Duke University TIP will issue a regular online newsletter that provides families with resources and information to assist their child in reaching his or her academic potential.
n Duke TIP Educational Programs Talent Search participants will receive information on Duke TIP’s wide range of educational programs, including Independent Learning. Exceptional performance on the December out-of-level ASSET test will qualify a very few select students for Duke TIP’s renowned online e-Studies courses and residential Summer Studies Programs in India and the United States. Additional fees will apply for educational programming.
Please join us in celebrating the academically-talented youth of India by viewing video of Duke TIP’s Summer Studies Program in India at www.tip.duke.edu/india.
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AUGUST – Students take in-level ASSET test.
SEPTEMBER – School counselors will receive notification of which students have qualified to participate in the Duke University TIP in India Talent Search and share this news with their students.
OCTOBER 15 – Deadline for students to enroll in above-level ASSET test.
NOVEMBER – Registered students receive fall round of benefits.
DECEMBER 2 and 3 – Students take above-level ASSET test.
JANUARY – Participating students will receive Educational Initiatives diagnostic score summary of above-level test results.FEBRUARY – Students who qualify are invited to participate in Duke TIP Summer Studies Programs and e-Studies Programs.MARCH – Participants receive spring round of benefits.
