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    Some may say the described grading practice raises a concern for the integrity of a relatively high-stakes test, if tests may be seen by the masses during the grading process.

    As a separate issue, there have been questions raised as to what information students may be required to answer in order to access their online test.

    Some families are opting out of testing.

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    I've seen some friends who are teachers posting about how they are all geared up for the tests. This news of cheering/pep assemblies is at once appalling and ludicrous. Seriously? What's the point? Are the students going to be so excited that they do better on the tests? Is there research showing that cheering on children before tests helps their performance? I Rather Doubt It.

    The idiocy of crowds.

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    Originally Posted by ConnectingDots
    ... geared up for the tests. This news of cheering/pep assemblies is at once appalling and ludicrous.
    Chilling. Counterintuitive to cheer when feeling apprehension; not a cultural norm. Sounds like instilling propaganda in school children.

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    Originally Posted by ConnectingDots
    I've seen some friends who are teachers posting about how they are all geared up for the tests. This news of cheering/pep assemblies is at once appalling and ludicrous. Seriously? What's the point? Are the students going to be so excited that they do better on the tests? Is there research showing that cheering on children before tests helps their performance? I Rather Doubt It.

    The idiocy of crowds.


    ICK. eek


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    Later this month the 6th graders are taking 3 days, probably 2 hours, of math common core. My son's dreaded subject because of the repetitive boredom. Kingdom of Pain. I definitely don't encourage these feelings, I just listen, and remind him how next year it's an advanced 2 classes in 1...

    But I am wondering, should we just opt out of this year's exam? Has anyone considered it?

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    I don't know. I would look at it as a risk v. benefit thing. What are the risks to him if he is opted out? Will you burn goodwill that you need elsewhere?

    What are the risks if he takes them?


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    DS8 had opportunity to take a PARCC Pilot this year. This is the last year of the state standardized testing before moving to PARCC. The pilot is used for the district and state readiness, not for scores.
    That being said, we asked for DS8 to take the pilot PARCC, as we wanted him to get a glance at the test. There are people opting out in our school for both the state and PARCC, we told him to do his best. It was more important that he get a look at the new test. He can answer math in his head, but struggles with explanation, "I just know it" is his rote answer. So any practice on explanations are encouraged. It is also his first look at a computerized test, so more focus on keyboarding.

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