TIP Information for Educators
Baylor TIP’s mission is to identify exceptional talent in STEM and the humanities and provide world-class learning opportunities commensurate with students’ exceptional potential. Baylor TIP focuses on both the identification of talent through our assessments and the opportunity to develop talents and interests through customized educational recommendations and out-of-school programs.
Qualifications Needed to Take the Baylor TIP Assessments
Students qualify to take our above-level assessments through any one of three avenues:
- Score in the top 25% on one or more subtests of a state or national standardized exam (local norms are recommended but not required), OR
- Be formally identified as gifted or talented by a district, OR
- Be recommended by a teacher, administrator, and/or parent.
Identifying Student Talent
The first step of the talent search is to identify student talent. Baylor TIP offers four above-level assessments. Students who are qualified to take the assessments will select one of the following to complete:
- IAR TIP Grades 7+ for Grades 7–12, or
- IAR TIP Grades 4-6 for Grades 4–6.
Learn more about administering the IAR in your district.
Partner districts are offered discounts on bulk purchases for both IAR testing and Conference registrations. There may even be opportunities for additional special discounts! Find out if your district is a partner district today!