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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Mine got a 2 as well but I know that she is not behind as we do more advanced math at home. I think it’s because she doesn’t complete the I-readys cuz they’re boring). I haven’t put much importance on the grade.  [/quote]

I wouldn't be concerned about the grade, but I would be concerned that my kid thought schoolwork was optional because it was boring.  That won't end well in the long term.[/quote]

I thought about this a lot and feel it is the wrong approach in this instance. It’s true that we all have to do some things that are boring. However, the iready set up requires doing  20+ modules before you get to  grade level, never mind above grade level. This is dumb for kids who are very high above grade level. There is no incentive for a kid to do a lot of (essentially) busy work. They don’t get paid. There’s no reward other than the grade. For families that emphasize grades in third grade, maybe this makes sense. Our family does not because we don’t want to burn her out or turn her off school. And, we know she is already doing above grade level. When it matters - like when applying for opportunities that require good grades then we may shift approach. She has a long educational road before her. I want her engaged and loving learning - and we support that by supplementing a lot in ways that are tailored and not stressing her about school work that doesn’t matter.

Also, this:https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/magazine/youth-mental-health-crisis-schools.html [/quote]

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