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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, ignore the haters.  You're right to be upset. [/quote]

Agree, ignore the syphax agents on here[/quote]

Nope. Just a parent who knows how to count and understands how SOLs/LDs work. 
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Sorry but it seems really dumb for a parent to do nothing in the face of a failing a math or reading SOL in elementary school. Sure, it is just one data point, but it is data nonetheless, data that a parent can use to make sure their kid doesn’t fall even further behind. [/quote]

It depends on the other data points. Are all other test scores and assessments great? Then probably ok to wait until the start of school to discuss with school. If they weren’t great, then you knew that before the summer and could make plans accordingly. They offered some virtual summer work. Maybe OP should have done that with her kid. 
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And maybe OP could have done that had they known earlier that their kids FAILED the freakin SOL. See how this works? [/quote]

It’s one test. It’s not a big deal for most kids (HS credit obviously).  
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Failing an SOL is a big deal for any student. Not the end of the world or reason to panic, of course, but it means that the student  very likely didn’t learn important concepts, which is the primary purpose of school . This true even though testing is imperfect.

Also, learning is cumulative. A kid who failed a third grade SOL is most likely going to struggle in later grades unless he gets help. Just because it’s elementary school doesn’t mean it doesn’t matter. [/quote]

Again, it’s one data point. If the kid had a bad test day then you can maybe write it off as a fluke. If the kid was struggling with the content then you already know that.

If you kid has any gaps, address them. Don’t wait for the report. [/quote]

Again, many parents have stated that they had no prior indication that the kid was struggling.

Also when a kid fails an SOL so badly that they can't even retake it, it's highly unlikely to be a fluke. Tests are imperfect but not so imperfect that scores aren't a big deal. [/quote]

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