Thanks lucounu. I agree that it's EXACTLY what he needs. As a parent, it was hard to see him frustrated and crying, but my overall feelings were relief, hope and pride. Relief because it seems that his teacher gets it, hope because it is the first evidence that DS may really get challenged at school this year, and pride because while DS did get frustrated, he stuck with it and ended up feeling proud of himself and hoping for more work at this level.
What I think will be REALLY funny is when I hear from the parents of the other kids who earned the opportunity to have this more challenging work by passing the pre-test. DS spent more than an hour finishing two nights worth of spelling work. I'm not sure the other parents will appreciate the additional load. From our point of view, though, we are pleased as punch!
