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[quote=Anonymous]The Common Core and PARCC test are the best things to happen to DC. As a DCPS parent, I've been concerned that the academic standards of my school may be behind those of some of the more affluent suburban schools. The Common Core and PARCC exams ensure that all kids, regardless of school district, are learning the same skills, in the same order, and at the same time. If we move from DC, I can rest assured that my kid won't be a grade level behind. As for the PARCC, I took some of the sample math questions on their website (I am an engineer). These questions are a *dramatic* improvement over the standard multiple choice questions I grew up with as a kid. If my children's teachers teach to this test, then I know they are learning meaningful and useful skills. That said, having a handwritten option for elementary schools wouldn't hurt, at least in the short term...[/quote]
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