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That's not the problem.  The problem is that you said you don't need to any formal assessments to know your daughter's level.[/quote]

I don't.  I know how fluently she reads.  I know which words are difficult for her and she sight words she has memorized. I know which sounds she's getting right and which she's struggling with.  I know what she comprehends and what she does not.

You don't need to constantly test children to know where they are.  If you pay attention to them, you know exactly where they are.

So I don't approve of excessive testing in our schools.  It's a crutch, and instead of serving as means to an end it takes over as a main focus.[/quote]

I agree you know how fluently she reads.  I do not agree that if you "pay attention" you can just know where they are.  You won't have any idea of a child's comprehension without the necessary tools, background and information on how to determine her comprehension.  But yes, I do think you are able to assess her fluency.  It is great she has that down!  Do you really consider 1-2 reading tests a year as "constantly" testing them?  First you're upset the teacher doesn't know your kid's level and then you're upset if they are "constantly tested."  Which is it?   :roll: [/quote]

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