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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They've switched to online assessments for grading and it's stupid.  Elementary kids shouldn't have their math tests be multiple choice.  They shouldn't be assessed on only 3-8 questions per unit and there should be partial credit.  It's a bonkers way of deciding if kids know the materials.  [/quote]

Are you kidding me?! My kids are no longer in ES, but I swear I was repeating "You have to show your work so they know you're thinking like a mathematician" in my sleep.

Also, SBG is trash.

(I do love almost all APS teachers, though)[/quote]
Yup, the online tests also have tons of mistakes or terribly unclear questions.  At parent teacher conferences out conversation went like this:

Us: So how did Larlo get a B in math this quarter?  His Math Inventory is off the charts and he is great at math.

Teacher: Well, there were two tests and he got a 66% on one of them.

Us: Really, what didn't he understand.

Teacher: We'll, it was three problems and he got this one wrong, so he got a 66%.

Us: (Looking at the problem) Uh, but none of those answers is correct?  The answer should be X.

Teacher:  It says the answer is (C)

Us:. But that's not correct.

Teacher: I have to go by what's in the system.

Good times in APS.
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You should land your helicopter. Or go to private. [/quote]

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