Yay! Straight P's!

[Anonymous]

The Kindergarten report card doesn't have an "E" on the key. Is "E" only an option in higher grades? Looks like the only options for K are P, I and N.

[Anonymous]

To 8:42 -- I have two kids who both got straight Ps: one kid struggles big time and is barely on grade level (in fact, I'm pretty sure the only reason he's on level is because they've dumbed down the assessments) --- my other kid is a much better student and above level in everything, and he got straight Ps too. I'm not worried about the smart kid --- I'm worried about the kid who struggles, yet is pushed through because the have very basic assessments now. And I'm really concerned because they simply aren't teaching the basic math skills they used to teach.

[Anonymous]

It is also patently ridiculous to give a kid who's reading way above grade level an I. What the heck does that even mean? You're in K, but reading at 3rd grade level, but we don't think you're doing it as well as the 3rd graders are, so you get an I. But, if you pretend you can only read at K level and do it really well, then we'll give you a P (or an ES). Way to go, MCPS! Ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is also patently ridiculous to give a kid who's reading way above grade level an I. What the heck does that even mean? You're in K, but reading at 3rd grade level, but we don't think you're doing it as well as the 3rd graders are, so you get an I. But, if you pretend you can only read at K level and do it really well, then we'll give you a P (or an ES). Way to go, MCPS! Ridiculous.

+1

[Anonymous]

Also, I love the total BS emphasis placed on writing more. Taking MORE WORDS to say the SAME THING does not make it a better quality writing product. Quite the opposite.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also, I love the total BS emphasis placed on writing more. Taking MORE WORDS to say the SAME THING does not make it a better quality writing product. Quite the opposite.

100%!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is also patently ridiculous to give a kid who's reading way above grade level an I. What the heck does that even mean? You're in K, but reading at 3rd grade level, but we don't think you're doing it as well as the 3rd graders are, so you get an I. But, if you pretend you can only read at K level and do it really well, then we'll give you a P (or an ES). Way to go, MCPS! Ridiculous.

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[Anonymous]

You guys, this is really freaking me out. We are about to enter MCPS, and can't really afford private, and this is all such a bummer I'm actually considering homeschooling. NEVER thought I'd say that.

[Anonymous]

Also, I love the total BS emphasis placed on writing more. Taking MORE WORDS to say the SAME THING does not make it a better quality writing product. Quite the opposite.

+1000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You guys, this is really freaking me out. We are about to enter MCPS, and can't really afford private, and this is all such a bummer I'm actually considering homeschooling. NEVER thought I'd say that.

Please don't. MCPS is fine. DCUM is nuts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is also patently ridiculous to give a kid who's reading way above grade level an I. What the heck does that even mean? You're in K, but reading at 3rd grade level, but we don't think you're doing it as well as the 3rd graders are, so you get an I. But, if you pretend you can only read at K level and do it really well, then we'll give you a P (or an ES). Way to go, MCPS! Ridiculous.

Well, either it's ridiculous, or you haven't bothered to find out what your child is getting grades for. Basically, there are four separate measures for your child:

reading level
vocabulary
reading of informational text
reading of literature

So yes, your kid may be reading above grade level. But if your child can't explain what your child is reading, your child will not get a P in reading of informational text or reading of literature.

If you are confused about what these four separate measures represent, I suggest you e-mail your child's teacher and ask.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is also patently ridiculous to give a kid who's reading way above grade level an I. What the heck does that even mean? You're in K, but reading at 3rd grade level, but we don't think you're doing it as well as the 3rd graders are, so you get an I. But, if you pretend you can only read at K level and do it really well, then we'll give you a P (or an ES). Way to go, MCPS! Ridiculous.

This is so funny, but unfortunately so true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is also patently ridiculous to give a kid who's reading way above grade level an I. What the heck does that even mean? You're in K, but reading at 3rd grade level, but we don't think you're doing it as well as the 3rd graders are, so you get an I. But, if you pretend you can only read at K level and do it really well, then we'll give you a P (or an ES). Way to go, MCPS! Ridiculous.

Well, either it's ridiculous, or you haven't bothered to find out what your child is getting grades for. Basically, there are four separate measures for your child:

reading level
vocabulary
reading of informational text
reading of literature

So yes, your kid may be reading above grade level. But if your child can't explain what your child is reading, your child will not get a P in reading of informational text or reading of literature.

If you are confused about what these four separate measures represent, I suggest you e-mail your child's teacher and ask.

Ok, that doesn't negate the point though. Let's take your example of the K kid who can read at 3rd grade level, but can't explain it at a 3rd grade level. Let's say the kid can explain K level material at a K level. Should the kid get an I? Because they're above level in one way and only at level in another? Ridiculous yet?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is also patently ridiculous to give a kid who's reading way above grade level an I. What the heck does that even mean? You're in K, but reading at 3rd grade level, but we don't think you're doing it as well as the 3rd graders are, so you get an I. But, if you pretend you can only read at K level and do it really well, then we'll give you a P (or an ES). Way to go, MCPS! Ridiculous.

Well, either it's ridiculous, or you haven't bothered to find out what your child is getting grades for. Basically, there are four separate measures for your child:

reading level
vocabulary
reading of informational text
reading of literature

So yes, your kid may be reading above grade level. But if your child can't explain what your child is reading, your child will not get a P in reading of informational text or reading of literature.

If you are confused about what these four separate measures represent, I suggest you e-mail your child's teacher and ask.

Ok, that doesn't negate the point though. Let's take your example of the K kid who can read at 3rd grade level, but can't explain it at a 3rd grade level. Let's say the kid can explain K level material at a K level. Should the kid get an I? Because they're above level in one way and only at level in another? Ridiculous yet?

That is not my example; that is your example. Are we talking about your kindergartener? Why do you assume that the kindergartener got an I for not explaining at a third grade level? I would assume that the kindergartener would get an I for not explaining at a kindergarten level.

Maybe before you decide that something is ridiculous, you should find out exactly what it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is also patently ridiculous to give a kid who's reading way above grade level an I. What the heck does that even mean? You're in K, but reading at 3rd grade level, but we don't think you're doing it as well as the 3rd graders are, so you get an I. But, if you pretend you can only read at K level and do it really well, then we'll give you a P (or an ES). Way to go, MCPS! Ridiculous.

Well, either it's ridiculous, or you haven't bothered to find out what your child is getting grades for. Basically, there are four separate measures for your child:

reading level
vocabulary
reading of informational text
reading of literature

So yes, your kid may be reading above grade level. But if your child can't explain what your child is reading, your child will not get a P in reading of informational text or reading of literature.

If you are confused about what these four separate measures represent, I suggest you e-mail your child's teacher and ask.

Ok, that doesn't negate the point though. Let's take your example of the K kid who can read at 3rd grade level, but can't explain it at a 3rd grade level. Let's say the kid can explain K level material at a K level. Should the kid get an I? Because they're above level in one way and only at level in another? Ridiculous yet?

That is not my example; that is your example. Are we talking about your kindergartener? Why do you assume that the kindergartener got an I for not explaining at a third grade level? I would assume that the kindergartener would get an I for not explaining at a kindergarten level.

Maybe before you decide that something is ridiculous, you should find out exactly what it is.

I did find out. I just told you what i was told. Are you saying the kid should only get an I if not explaining at K level? Then i agree. But that's not what's happening.