They don't do STAR testing until second grade. I don't think the Kindergarteners are expected to read at all so it was kind of an extra thing that she tested some of them. She borrowed the test from a first grade teacher.
There are about four kids in his class who can read at all (out of 20). Half the kids can't count to 40 or recognize all the letters of the alphabet. 1/4 are ESL students who speak Spanish, Chinese, Hindi or Farsi. It is very difficult for the teacher to find time to do anything for my DS.
I volunteer every Friday for 3 1/2 hours--I teach at the science station and help the teacher. She had me help her with assessments last week--that's how I know how many kids can count, etc. (Not sure I like the idea of parents assessing the kids, but she asked me to do it...so I did.)
Cathy
