Hmmm... Miss 7 gradeskipped into year 4 this year and we're awaiting her first school report (Term 1) on Thurs. The teacher has indicated to me that she's a "middle-of-the-road" year 4 student. I guess that's good, right? I mean, last year she was a middle-of-the-road 2nd year student, with poor learning behaviours, a huge attitude problem and couldn't care less about learning. Despite complaining about the lack of maths, she now loves school. I so dont want to get hooked up on grades, but I know the teachers will be looking at her results as an indication of whether the skip was worked or not. I think it's been really successful, but I wonder if from a teacher's perspective if only looks "successful" if she's high achieving???
Last year, I dreaded reading the girls' school reports. At least this year, I don't think there will be any major surprises. But it's hard to separate expectation from achievement, yes?
jojo
