Extra time on tests

[Anonymous]

Why is it that the kids that qualify for extra time on tests get among the best grades in the class at DC's school? What are the criteria for qualification for LD students?

[Anonymous]

You realize that students with LDs or ADHD can be very smart, right?

[Anonymous]

How do you know who gets extra time and what their grades are?

[Anonymous]

It's known among the kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You realize that students with LDs or ADHD can be very smart, right?

Sure. I'm questioning the need for extra time in some cases.

[Anonymous]

My dc has dyslexia and ADHD and iq of 140 does that help you understand?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You realize that students with LDs or ADHD can be very smart, right?

Sure. I'm questioning the need for extra time in some cases.

It's not your job to question it, and frankly, it's none of your business.

[Anonymous]

Why not question it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You realize that students with LDs or ADHD can be very smart, right?

Sure. I'm questioning the need for extra time in some cases.

Well stop questioning. Are you seriously jealous that someone's kid has an LD? Do you seriously think people are gaming the system, pretending to be LD? You may as well complain about handicapped parking preference while you are at it. Not sure if all parents of LD kids are the same as I am, but I can tell you I would trade anything to not have my kid suffer the way he does. The unbelievable amount of time and emotional support it takes from everyone in the family, plus the incredible expense and time of professional support...it is all so draining and it is a huge part of our lives every day. So, please, please get over yourself and be grateful that your DC is healthy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You realize that students with LDs or ADHD can be very smart, right?

Sure. I'm questioning the need for extra time in some cases.

Well stop questioning. Are you seriously jealous that someone's kid has an LD? Do you seriously think people are gaming the system, pretending to be LD? You may as well complain about handicapped parking preference while you are at it. Not sure if all parents of LD kids are the same as I am, but I can tell you I would trade anything to not have my kid suffer the way he does. The unbelievable amount of time and emotional support it takes from everyone in the family, plus the incredible expense and time of professional support...it is all so draining and it is a huge part of our lives every day. So, please, please get over yourself and be grateful that your DC is healthy.

Np here. Yes, this is exactly what I think. Especially when the "LD" is uncovered for the first time in a teen's academic career right Newfie the PSAT and other high-stakes tests that win you awards, placement, and college entrance. How was this "LD" really not uncovered before 10th grade?

[Anonymous]

Right BEFORE the PSAT, not Newfie. Wth?

[Anonymous]

Here is the deal - extra time is not an advantage. The kids to get it can't do it the normally allotted time because of the LD.

[Anonymous]

Yep, there are many legitimate cases, but also people gaming the system.

[Anonymous]

why not just ask for extra time for your kid too? What's the big deal?

[Anonymous]

The extra time allows kids with a LD to finish. For example, if you have bad eyesight you are not going to do well because you cant see so you get glasses. If your LD makes you process slower, then you get extra time to finish.

Test are designed to be completed in the allotted time. Extra time doesn't make a kid get a better grade, if you don't know the material then you are not going to better if you have 1 hour or 10 hours to complete a test.