Benefits
Northwestern University’s Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS) is a research-validated program that utilizes above-grade-level testing to help you understand the educational needs of your gifted child. We also help you interpret test results, advocate for an appropriate learning environment and access quality resources and programs to ensure your child is receiving the differentiated instruction needed to keep pace with gifted peers. In addition practice and early exposure to above-grade-level testing builds confidence when testing for high school placement (EXPLORE®) or college admission (ACT® and SAT®). These tests can also pinpoint areas where your child may wish to concentrate study.
Beyond testing, participants reap many other benefits. They gain self-confidence. They’re more willing to take on challenges. And they start to think more about what they can achieve not only in school, but in life.
Research shows that participation in talent searches such as NUMATS benefits gifted students in a number of ways. Participants continue their achievement into high school, college and beyond, receiving more awards and honors than academically talented non-participants. They take more accelerated and advanced courses than other students, and they tend to excel, not burn out.
Just as important, research shows that schools tend to follow up on the results of their students’ testing, with everything from certificates of accomplishment to individual meetings with parents and students for assistance in interpreting their scores. School coordinators report that NUMATS not only helps them determine academic programs commensurate with students’ abilities, but also helps their students find program options not available through their schools.
Participants receive these benefits:
Northwestern University’s Midwest Academic Talent Search (NUMATS) is a research-validated program that utilizes above-grade-level testing to help you understand the educational needs of your gifted child. We also help you interpret test results, advocate for an appropriate learning environment and access quality resources and programs to ensure your child is receiving the differentiated instruction needed to keep pace with gifted peers. In addition practice and early exposure to above-grade-level testing builds confidence when testing for high school placement (EXPLORE®) or college admission (ACT® and SAT®). These tests can also pinpoint areas where your child may wish to concentrate study.
Beyond testing, participants reap many other benefits. They gain self-confidence. They’re more willing to take on challenges. And they start to think more about what they can achieve not only in school, but in life.
Research shows that participation in talent searches such as NUMATS benefits gifted students in a number of ways. Participants continue their achievement into high school, college and beyond, receiving more awards and honors than academically talented non-participants. They take more accelerated and advanced courses than other students, and they tend to excel, not burn out.
Just as important, research shows that schools tend to follow up on the results of their students’ testing, with everything from certificates of accomplishment to individual meetings with parents and students for assistance in interpreting their scores. School coordinators report that NUMATS not only helps them determine academic programs commensurate with students’ abilities, but also helps their students find program options not available through their schools.
Participants receive these benefits:
NUMATS Toolbox, a secure, password-protected website where schools and families can access a wealth of resources:
- Long-Range Academic Plan, an online record of the student's scores and NUMATS percentiles with suggestions for selecting coursework and extracurricular activities in math, science, social science and the humanities matched to students' scores
- Statistical Summary showing EXPLORE, ACT and SAT score distributions, including percentile rankings, for NUMATS test-takers.
- Instructional resources for use at home and in the classroom
- Current articles on parenting gifted students
Educational Program Guide, an online, searchable listing of schools and programs for academically talented students throughout the United States Certificate of participation Invitation for highest scorers to attend award ceremony held at Northwestern University, with scholarships to CTD programs for first-place scorers; additional invitations to state and local award ceremonies Invitation to participate in future talent searches Invitation to apply for CTD's Summer Program and online learning program as well as other programs, depending on individual qualifications Mailings of interest to gifted students and their parents from other programs and special schools located in NUMATS states and beyond Talent, a Center for Talent Development (CTD) newsletter that contains articles and research geared toward gifted students, their parents and teachers The College Guide, mailed to students in grade 10 who participated in NUMATS. It features articles on college admissions to help students get started with college planning.
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