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[quote=Anonymous]OP here. I’m not disputing the importance of executive function. I am well aware of both kids strengths and weaknesses with executive function. They have both had neuropsych evals. We are working on the executive function issues. I’m mostly frustrated that the school system thinks one kid is not at grade level because of a test score. Because of the executive function issues, this child has a hard time demonstrating her knowledge through the format of the MAP. Clearly the kid has grade level knowledge as grades are all As. I see the work that comes home and the kid knows the content and can do the work independently. The problem is that the school thinks the issue is one of knowledge so the learning support they provide is not targeted to the real issues (test stamina, test anxiety, working memory, processing speed, and sustained attention). This kid struggles to perform under standardized test conditions which are not present with day to day class work.

Kids need to be trained in how to take these tests. Schools don’t really do it.

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