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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Among some communities, prepping is just like studying - it's taken for granted. If there is an opportunity for one's child to advance or be challenged, why not prepare them? Either all kids should have the opportunity to prep or none should. Why doesn't FCPS just keep the test a surprise? Perhaps just give 1-2 days notice so kids can get a good night's sleep. [/quote] Hate to break it to you, but those kids are going to score well whether they are given the testing dates a year in advance, or the day of. They are part of a culture that places academic preparation as the most important part of their kids' development. Much in the same way that some regional groups (small towns in TX for example) places continuous preparation and enrichment for football at a priority. Their daily life and training prepares them to perform well on these standardized tests. Good for the. I am not willing to devote the same amount of time outside school to math, etc. If my child does not score as well as the child who is constantly preparing, so be it. If they both end up in AAP, wonderful. At least I know the kid whose parents took the time to send him to Kumon, do extra math activities and clubs, make him practice his instrument all the time, etc has the work ethic to be successful in the class. They might not have the same "natural" intelligence as my child if they were prepped into success, but they will certainly raise the bar of the class as a result of their work ethic alone.[/quote]
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