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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not to be snarky OP, but it seems that the issue that is causing you the most angst is that you perceive that your DC is not yet considered one of the "advanced" kids.  If you think she has mastered things and that is not reflected, you should ask the teacher.  There may be a perfectly acceptable explanation or there may not be...but it beats speculating and wondering about it.

As far as calling on kids, I have found that teachers called on my kid less when I was in the classroom (either Open House or volunteering).  Maybe they are sensitive to being perceived as kowtowing to kids whose parents are observing [/quote]

OP here. I have no idea if my DD is advanced or not.  I'm curious as to how they figure out who is beyond the curriculum so early and how they do it.  Plus, in all honesty, I am not comfortable with the large class.  The teacher is spending a lot of her time with several children who were pretty much out of control (think running in the classroom, yelling, fighting with each other).  I have a quiet child who I can see getting completely lost in that.  I see my one big recourse is to pull her out and seek a school with much smaller classes and more individualized attention.  Heck, don't we all want that for our children?  If I had the means I would simply go ahead and do it.  So, in answer to your question, no I'm on here to tout what a wonder my child is.  I'm attempting to learn how to navigate the system, exactly what to expect etc.....  I do plan on speaking with the teacher so I can have a better understanding of what to expect.  Before I do so, I thought I would come here to pull from advice etc... of those who have BTDT.  I thought that is what DCUM was for.  I forgot that it's also 85% bashing ppl for having the nerve to ask questions.[/quote]

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