We have lived in 4 different state. My oldest having gone to school in 4 different states therefore subjected to lovely state testing. My personal opinion is most state testing is fairly weak. I have not experience any state test being above grade level. They are typically testing only a single grade level at time. My current district, like Dottie's district, has a large percentage number of kids scoring in the "advanced" range and 90 % of kids score above proficient to advance range. They are not all gifties I can tell you that much.
As far your son's testing, states often have the requirements for testing a child that is accelerated. I'm not sure you have a choice about what test he takes or not for state testing. I personally would not annoy a school by trying to get out of those test. I don't think they are very hard to begin with.
You mention four letter spelling words and simple addition for Math. I hope you were being sarcastic about that. My DD is in 1st grade has not seen a 4 letter word since the very beginning of the year for spelling and is long past single digit math as well. For 2nd grade, that does not seem in line with common core standards or high standards for a school. If that is really the level of 2nd grade, I would be concerned about the level at any grade in the school. Or maybe my school is moving a lot faster than most. Just food for thought.
Last edited by Jtooit; 04/15/13 11:26 AM.
