Gifted Issues Discussion homepage Forums Parenting and Advocacy Why is a teacher usally against pretesting?

My DS (in 3rd) has his 4th grade math book to do or his mindware math book when he is done with his 3rd Grade Math work.

If he tested one week early on his 3rd Grade Math then they would know he doesn't need to do the worksheets for the week. Right? They are letting him skip side B now. It's not extra work for the teacher if he skips the Math worksheets. It would be less work for her because she would have less worksheets to review.

I think 95% should show enough mastery. I'm not sure what they would think. Maybe the teacher needs 100%. I wouldn't want to make him feel like he is punished doing the worksheets. Really he doesn't mind these pages but I'm trying to balance out his day of too much mindless work. This seems like an easy fix if they would agree. Maybe there is something more I don't get here.

If school required a different test, creating that test would be something more for her to do. I'm not sure if this is an issue. If he is not doing worksheet pages, that is something more for her to remember. This seems like it should not be troublesome.

DS's school uses Saxon Math. I really feel like he doesn't need this 3rd Grade Math. I feel like he knew all of this Math in 1st Grade.

I'm thinking of looking thru all the Math worksheets and marking off anything of redeeming value so I could show the principal how few things have value. I wish I had a way to prove to them what he can do or they would give him a chance to show them. Is this a good idea?

I think it would be wonderful if everyone who maintained an A Average would have the option to pretest, then they could do something else besides the extra review not needed. The students have folder work to finish during their school day,reading or extra fun books from home to do. But I can't look to change the system. This school needs baby steps.