Ds's second grade teacher has him at an "R". He has been at that level since last March. His MAP score in that same time frame has increased by 17 points. Go figure!
I was told this week at conferences that they dont want to put him higher because they are having difficulty finding age appropriate books for him .. grrrrrrrr
They are being "generous" because the BAS ceiling for 2nd grade is Level P.
You know what makes me really mad about this? DD's computerized achievement testing for reading which THEY gave her shows her FIVE grade levels ahead for reading. She is in third grade but scores like an average eighth grader. The district g/t coordinator had the nerve to tell me that she is WEAK in reading, she may need support, and she might struggle with the gifted reading program at the magnet. Hello? Maybe if they didn't keep kids under a CEILING and limit them to one year ahead, they could get the scores they are looking for.
Please someone tell me what to say to these people, I will memorize it and say it. Otherwise who knows what profanities will come out of my mouth.
