for the gifted
Dear Principal, One of the greatest challenges for educators today is to keep the intellectually gifted engaged. Being in the position to shape the future generation, it is up to us educators to provide these students with opportunities that help them hone their true potential. ASSET Talent Search welcomes, identifies and guides academically gifted students. It gives them recognition and provides them with learning opportunities to help them reach their true potential. We believe that early identification of their talent enables them to steer their future in a direction best suited to their strengths and potential. In this brochure you will find information on ASSET Talent Search and how gifted students benefit through the programme. We welcome your students to participate in ASSET Talent Search. Srini Raghavan CEO Educational Initiatives
ENROLMENT IS SIMPLE 1. Read this brochure & understand the Eligibility criteria Students Students NON-ASSET Students Students 2. Put up posters on the notice board to motivate students to participate (enclosed in this kit) 3. Share ASSET Talent Search student invites/ nomination form with eligible students (enclosed in this kit) 4. Eligible students can be register by on our website page www.assettalentsearch.com OR Register eligible students directly from the school (Nomination form in the envelope)
STEPS TO PARTICIPATE Eligibility Students from ASSET, Detailed Assessment, Mindspark schools and Non-ASSET schools, can participate in ASSET TALENT SEARCH. Grades 5, 6, 7 & 8 (Students should be in one of these grades as on 26th November, 2017). ASSET/Detailed Assessment/Mindspark Taking School Students placed in the qualifier category in ASSET, Detailed Assessment, Mindspark are eligible. The eligibility criteria is equivalent to 90 percentile in ASSET. Schools Not Taking ASSET Educators can nominate the top 10% of students from grades 5 to 8, based on their performance as per school results. FEES FOR ASSET TALENT SEARCH INDIA 1800 Rs. Till 30th Oct UAE 200 AED Till 30th Oct The fee is inclusive of the ASSET Talent Search Test & participation certificates. However, it does not cover the fee for ASSET Summer Programme and other educational opportunities made available through ASSET Talent Search (ATS).
TESTS DURATION MINUTES / PAPER ASSET TALENT SEARCH SUBJECTS Subject & Questions (grade 9 sample) 70 40 ENGLISH MATHS 45 SCIENCE The duration represents only the actual testing time for grade 9 and does not include time for check-in process, instructions from test administrators, breaks between test sections and questions from students. The number of questions will vary marginally for different grades. Level of Questions ASSET Talent Search will challenge students two grade levels above their current grade, while they rub shoulders with all qualifiers across the globe. Type of Questions A B C D Multiple choice questions for easy answering No negative marking
RECOGNITION Awards include certificates for participation, medals and subject topper trophies Students can familiarise themselves with the test content by registering for ASSET Question-A-Day (AQAD). It is an online portal which includes a set of thought-provoking questions that test students knowledge of concepts on a daily basis. The AQAD questions are picked from the ASSET database, therefore, students can expect ASSET Talent Search questions also to be similar. Register for free for AQAD by visiting www.aqad.in. NO PREPARATION TESTS The ASSET Talent Search is analytical in nature and preparing for the test would be counter-productive. The test does not have any pass/fail components.
ASSET TALENT SEARCH TEST DATE INDIA: 26th November, 2017 DUBAI: 25th November, 2017 30th OCTOBER, 2017 Registration Deadline Announcement of opportunities under ASSET Talent Search ASSET TALENT SEARCH 2017-18 TIMELINES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2017 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2018 JANUARY 2018 ASSET Talent Search results, ASSET Talent Search Scholar and Scholar Gold declaration. FEBRUARY TO MARCH 2018 ASSET Summer Programme Registration MAY 2018 ASSET Summer Programme JULY 2018 ASSET Summer Programme
ASSET TALENT SEARCH TEST CENTRES NORTH New Delhi Chandigarh Ambala Jaipur Dehradun Lucknow Varanasi Chennai Madurai Bangalore Guwahati Hazaribag Nashik Pune Bhopal Indore SOUTH Goa Hyderabad EAST Kolkata WEST Mumbai Ahmedabad Rajkot INTERNATIONAL Dubai TEST DATE - 2017 INDIA 26 Sunday, Nov 2017 DUBAI 25 Saturday, Nov 2017
ATS PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS 2016-17 NORTH Gurgaon: The Heritage School, The Shri Ram School, Aravali Jaipur: Maharani Gayatri Devi Girls School New Delhi: Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, Delhi Public School, Vasant Vihar, The Mother s International School, The Shri Ram School, Vasant Vihar EAST Guwahati: Happy Child High School, Maria s Public School, Sarala Birla Gyan Jyoti Kolkata: Calcutta International School, La Martiniere For Boys, Mahadevi Birla World Academy WEST Ahmedabad: Anand Niketan International, Zydus School for Excellence Indore: Advanced Academy, The Shishukunj International School Mumbai: Arya Vidya Mandir, Bandra (West), Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School, The Cathedral & John Connon School Vadodara: New Era Senior Secondary School, St. Kabir Indian International School SOUTH Bangalore: Carmel High School, Basaveshwarnagar, Innisfree House School, Inventure Academy, Shishya BEML Public School Chennai: Bhavan s Rajaji Vidyashram, Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam, Manthan Vidyashram Hyderabad: Glendale Academy International, Sancta Maria International School UAE Dubai: GEMS Modern Academy, Ambassador School, The Kindergarten Starters Sharjah: Delhi Private School, Our Own English High School
OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND ATS Beyond ATS are opportunities for National & International Programs for Gifted students. Empower your children to take the journey that will change their lives. 1 University of California Berkeley 2 Northwestern University ASSET Summer Programme 3 Purdue University National Society for the Gifted & Talented Renzulli Creativity Program 6 5 4
1 University of California Berkeley University of California Berkeley s Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) UC Berkeley, established in 1868, is the oldest and most of renowned campus in the University of California system. It is frequently ranked as the top public university in the world, with 72 Nobel Prizes awarded to its faculty, alumni and researchers to date. ATDP of UC Berkeley, administrated by the Graduate School of Education, offers challenging summer classes to highly motivated young scholars and serves as a college preparation program for Grade 7 to 12 high school students. ATDP Global Programs is a 4-week intensive summer program that is also packed with fun weekend activities. An atmosphere of camaraderie is created by Berkeley's talented and versatile college students who double up as residential and academic counselors. For more information visit the website: www.atdp.berkeley.edu/gp www.cfmedu.com/berkeley_atdp.html
2 ASSET Summer Programme (ASP) ASSET Summer Programme (ASP) is a residential academic and social enrichment programme designed to give academically gifted children a holistic learning environment. At ASP, students are also given the chance to go on field trips and attend guest lectures. The programme gives a lot of importance to the residential experience of students as well. It integrates a host of activities that are carefully designed to give students an atmosphere where they can become well-rounded individuals. As part of the peer-to-peer engagement experience at the programme, students get a chance to meet similarly talented and motivated peers, who not only share their love for learning, but also challenge and push them to achieve excellence. For more information visit the website: https://www.assettalentsearch.com/summer-programme.php
3 Programs from Purdue University s Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI) Purdue University is an institution of academic excellence, with illustrious alumni like Neil Armstrong and Amelia Earhart. lts engineering school has been ranked No. 6 in the United States by US News. The Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI) at Purdue is an innovative center and has dedicated over 4 decades to the discovery, study, and development of human potential. GERI residential camps are designed to stimulate the imagination of gifted students and to expand their abilities. GERI offers three programs each summer and students are welcome to attend more than one session to extend their stay. For more information visit the website: www.education.purdue.edu/geri/youth-programs
4 Programs from Northwestern University s Centre for Talent Development (CTD) Ranked 12th as a national university by US News, Northwestern University is a leading research university with global renown, that is home to more than 90 school based centers and nearly 50 University research centers. With an interdisciplinary culture, Northwestern s research spans a spectrum of areas including neuroscience, nanotechnology, biotechnology, engineering and education. The Centre for Talent Development (CTD) offers many unique programs throughout the year. Students meeting the qualifying ASSET Talent Search score requirements can apply for admission for both the summer residential program and the center s online program. For more information visit the website: www.ctd.northwestern.edu
5 National Society for the Gifted & Talented Programs from Summer Institute For The Gifted (SIG) Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) runs 2 and 3-week academic summer programs and 8-week year-long online programs for gifted and academically talented students aged 5-17. SIG differs from singular program formats in that students are able to choose 4 courses to study during the program, selecting from Humanities, Math and Sciences, Creative and Performing Arts, and Fitness and Recreation. Additionally, the social and emotional aspects of growth receive a high priority in SIG programs through night and weekend student activities, counselor group bonding, and on-and-off campus excursions. SIG Residential Programs are held at prestigious colleges and universities, including Princeton University, Yale University, and UC Berkeley. For more information visit the website: www.giftedstudy.org/residential/
6 Renzulli Creativity Program Renzulli Creativity Programs Renzulli Creativity Programs, by LPI Learning, empower participants from across the globe to become the world s next generation of problem solvers and leaders. This unique 3-week summer program will be offered at Yale University, Georgetown University and UCLA. The program is designed to stimulate maximum levels of creativity, teamwork and entrepreneurship. The program leverages student motivation and excitement to achieve advanced learning results. Students attain these benefits by working in interdisciplinary teams and utilizing a project based approach to solve real life problems related to their personal interests. For more information visit the website: www.lpilearning.org/renzulli-creativity-program/
TESTIMONIALS FOR ATS The questions are very interesting and the good thing about them is that you don't have to memorize the chapters. Palak Jolly (Student) The Shri Ram School, Delhi It's not just a competitive exam. It makes you test how well you are doing and how much you need to improve. I got to know that I need to improve in Mensuration while I was really good at Algebra and Equations. Aarushi Mital (Student) Delhi Public School, Gurgaon
TESTIMONIALS FOR ATS It was logical, analytical in type. It was out of the box thinking, where they really need to put their concepts learnt in school in place with a different approach. Children are getting prepared for the future by attempting these types of tests. Parent of Suveera Batra DPS International, New Delhi, Grade 6 The best part is that it is a diagnostic test. It doesn't put pressure on my child to just cram for the test. It shows me actual and genuine data on what level my child is really at. This test allows parents to give better exposure to the child and gives me an idea about the areas in which I have to prepare her. Parent of Irene Juneja The Mother's International School, New Delhi, Grade 5
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