In our case tests and quizzes are still happening. The assessments are an extra layer on top of that. For the most part I opt out of anything we are allowed to like the state tests and the Amplify ones and MAP tests we used to have. I'm concerned about the pernicious effect they are having on the rest of the school curriculum. For example both of my kids had an hour of typing instruction this week before the first testing cycle commences. That's pretty much all the school's are using their computer labs for. At this stage of the game, I don't need standardized testing to gauge progress. I'm more aware than the school is where each kids mostly stands on math and reading. All I want is work samples especially writing to be sent home regularly and some qualitative writeups.
