Please be patient with this question. I am truly trying to get this. OK the achievement test doesn't help with placement but can it support his ability to not need so much repetition, his quick reading speed and amazing memorization or comprehension? The test got their attention to help him so how can I use this to his advantage? I knew very little about testing last year when I pushed for it. My idea for the testing is so they would better know what to do with him.
I would like him to test out or pretest. What subject would I ask for? (think baby steps) Should I ask what she thinks is the most boring or take up the most time? I think she thinks students need to spend a year learning so they don't miss something. My son's ability is a new situation for her. I don't think she will say to me he doesn't seem to need X because she doesn't see it. She thinks he is doing great - look at all his good grades. I'm not saying she is not willing. I think I need to try to get her to understand his need and ability. I then need a solution that is not time consuming for her.
I would be open to him going up a grade or two for a class but I bet it's a scheduling issue and I think that situation would work better as a plan for next year.
He is doing spelling city.com for his spelling words at home. This makes his spelling studying meaningful with typing 15 words. He has not been motivated very much with the typing other than this.
He knows Spelling words the first day. I tell him not to study after the first day, just review the night before the test. I don't want him to do above level spelling or vocabulary. He already is getting challenged with vocabulary with his reading. He has said if he says certain things to his peers they don't get it so he's adjusting his conversation vocabulary. I just don't want to push this right now. He has not been motivated very much with the typing other than this.
I want to make more progress and need a plan.
Last edited by onthegomom; 10/09/09 09:42 AM.
