GBRS - Did it change your view?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:GBRS is highly subjective. The same kid will guaranteed get different GBRS scores if they are with different teacher's.

True but some kids act differently w/different teachers too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:GBRS is highly subjective. The same kid will guaranteed get different GBRS scores if they are with different teacher's.

The tests, while objective, will give different scores on different days depending on a variety of variables. And, it is possible to game the tests, just like it may be possible to game the GBRS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:GBRS is highly subjective. The same kid will guaranteed get different GBRS scores if they are with different teacher's.

The tests, while objective, will give different scores on different days depending on a variety of variables. And, it is possible to game the tests, just like it may be possible to game the GBRS

Yes, they need to look at all the parts of the application, because each part can vary or be subject to bias or outside influence.

Anonymous wrote:I think each part of the package is very valuable but has the possibility of being not accurate in any particular child's case. That is why FCPS doesn't use only one item in the application to determine a good fit for each child.

Looking at test scores, work samples, parent input, and the GBRS allow the committee to see various facets of how the child learns. Any of the other parts of the application could also give an inaccurate picture of the child's abilities and that is why they don't look at only test scores, or only work samples, or only parent input, or only teacher input.

If they relied on only one way of looking at the child, they might see a highly inaccurate picture. Looking at the application as a whole fills out the picture and helps to present a closer to accurate picture. Still not perfect, of course, because nothing is, but doing the best they can with the data they can gather.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:GBRS is highly subjective. The same kid will guaranteed get different GBRS scores if they are with different teacher's.

True but some kids act differently w/different teachers too.

Given all that I'd say the central screening should/need to take into account before denying a child final admission for just low GBRS.

[Anonymous]

Yes, the entire package is important, with no one part (work samples, test scores, parent and teacher input) taking precedence. Each part has value in making the determination.