It is no big deal, though I hear that some districts try to make it a big deal.
I hear they make it kind-of a big deal in my district. Haven't experienced it first hand yet myself though.
don't think that the testing really takes that long. My kids and most of their friends finished the testing in less than half the time given. Some teachers let them read when they finish early.
Hmm this is good to know. I know he's well above grade level in both reading an math so I know he'd probably do well... I just worry it would 'painful' physically and psychologically for him. However, maybe he'd be fine with it. It just seems like such an unnecessary thing to put him through.
