APS new policy on remediation

[Anonymous]

Thoughts on the new intensive process for remediation and retakes? Last year the kids were able to do corrections to demonstrate and move on. This year they have to fill out a multi-page form about why they made mistakes and what they'll do next time. Then they have to do the corrections and meet with the teacher. Then they have to retake the entire test.

I get the point that they want to make sure the kids learn the material, but DC is now stuck in a hole trying to study for the next unit while doing all this extra stuff for the last test. Does anyone have kids who are also overwhelmed by this new process? As a parent, do you have any suggestions or strategies to support your students? I'm concerned DC is simply going to give up since it will feel like there's no way to get caught up.

[Anonymous]

Our kids had to do that last year too for some classes. Might be teacher specific.

[Anonymous]

OP. This is middle school, if it matters.

[Anonymous]

I don’t understand the issue. My middle school student rarely yeah comes home with any homework so there’s six hours at home where they could be doing remediation work. How do they not have enough time?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP. This is middle school, if it matters.

Both of my kids have had to do this for some classes in MS. Other teachers have less hoops.

It’s a pain but my kids are usually motivated to bring up their grade.

It doesn’t take long to fill out the form. Scheduling the retake is usually the painful part.

[Anonymous]

The policy varies by teacher for my HS student. One is super intense and the teacher estimates teh remediation would take about 3 hours. Others are less time intensive. Adding 3 hours of work and a total retest on top of all the other AP tests is a lot. I guess it's a way to encourage studying the first time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The policy varies by teacher for my HS student. One is super intense and the teacher estimates teh remediation would take about 3 hours. Others are less time intensive. Adding 3 hours of work and a total retest on top of all the other AP tests is a lot. [/b] I guess it's a way to encourage studying the first time[b].

Bingo. They’re making it harder so less kids have to do remediation. Study the first time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand the issue. My middle school student rarely yeah comes home with any homework so there’s six hours at home where they could be doing remediation work. How do they not have enough time?

OP maybe disadvantaged and need their child to work at family shop or watch over younger siblings while she works.

Or they have sports.

[Anonymous]

It was like this last year and we did not know DC had ADHD. This was the main thing that made us realize the problem. Sports plus remediation plus keeping up so they didn’t fail the next test times 5 - it was a lot. The best approach is to study the first time…and if it’s a serious problem, consider ADHD or learning difficulties if those weren’t previously identified.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand the issue. My middle school student rarely yeah comes home with any homework so there’s six hours at home where they could be doing remediation work. How do they not have enough time?

OP maybe disadvantaged and need their child to work at family shop or watch over younger siblings while she works.

Or they have sports.

My kids play two sports each, babysit and are still able to have a ton of free time. OP is making a bigger deal out of this than it is. Of course remediation should be a pain in the butt, they should have done all of their homework and studying in the first place. This is a benefit. A freebie. I can’t believe someone is complaining about it. Most kids finish the remediation during their lunch period anyhow.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It was like this last year and we did not know DC had ADHD. This was the main thing that made us realize the problem. Sports plus remediation plus keeping up so they didn’t fail the next test times 5 - it was a lot. The best approach is to study the first time…and if it’s a serious problem, consider ADHD or learning difficulties if those weren’t previously identified.

If it’s too much, then you prioritize and cut the sports. Problem solved.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thoughts on the new intensive process for remediation and retakes? Last year the kids were able to do corrections to demonstrate and move on. This year they have to fill out a multi-page form about why they made mistakes and what they'll do next time. Then they have to do the corrections and meet with the teacher. Then they have to retake the entire test.

I get the point that they want to make sure the kids learn the material, but DC is now stuck in a hole trying to study for the next unit while doing all this extra stuff for the last test. Does anyone have kids who are also overwhelmed by this new process? As a parent, do you have any suggestions or strategies to support your students? I'm concerned DC is simply going to give up since it will feel like there's no way to get caught up.

I do think it varies by teacher. Nevertheless, there should be a process for retaking quizzes and exams. When kids know they can just retake any quiz or test at any time, they aren't as motivated to make sure they do their best the first time. The hoops should help deter the kids taking advantage of the retake system, or the ones who aren't putting in the effort all along and expect to make up for it at the end.

[Anonymous]

Hopefully the kids learn to stay on top of their work and don’t need to retake exams.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hopefully the kids learn to stay on top of their work and don’t need to retake exams.

One of my kids has a LD and just takes longer to grasp some concepts. So the retakes help A LOT for better understanding.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hopefully the kids learn to stay on top of their work and don’t need to retake exams.

One of my kids has a LD and just takes longer to grasp some concepts. So the retakes help A LOT for better understanding.

^ In fact, I wish they did a sample unit test before the actual test to figure out gaps. It’s not always clear to see what he’s missing from homework and quizzes.