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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]+1  A lot of folks don't get it, because it is what we grew up with, but the whole system of standardized testing was designed to keep people out of elite institutions.  It might seem innocuous to give analogies about sailboats, but think about it for a minute. [/quote]
I think you're conflating math the language portions of standardized testing.[/quote]

No, PP. Please read up on the inherent inequities of standardized testing which include all topics. As others have noted, to succeed in getting the highest scores, particularly in this year, kids supplement classroom teaching through tutoring and/or parental instruction and/or special programs to enhance their scores. In addition, there are clearly parents, who know the drill; they know to prep because they know that these tests essentially cement a track for students from which many opportunities will be determined or denied. Not all parents have this insight or are as savvy. They don’t know the system.

Kids in lower SES groups are disadvantaged in this system. And in this year, when so many kids were doing DL at home while a parent had to work simultaneously or - as many kids in my DC’s Title I elementary school - were left in the care of an older sibling, sometimes not much older than the student (middle school or high school) these kids were especially left behind. Now we have the county suddenly raising the bar mid flight for kids who given the hard work and graded they put in, are earning As but may not have done as well on the MAP because they didn’t have the advantages of a parent or other resources to fill the gaps that math 4/5 didn’t cover in class. It’s outrageous. Sure, you want to start 3rd graders with a 90th threshold, then start that next year when - hopefully - kids will have a chance to regain any lost ground. The only people who support this nonsense are those who feel superior by excluding kids; it’s an ego boost. If a kid is getting As in 4/5 and thriving, they earn a spot in a 5/6 class. Period. [/quote]

Its not outrageous if a parent takes the time to help their child.  MCPS offered free tutoring through Tutor Me, Saturday school and a host of other options including high school students volunteering their time.  It was widely advertised.  If you choose not to take advantage of what is available then that is on you.  Dollar Tree has workbooks for a dollar.   Lots of free online resources as well.  Our kids should've to be held bak because you cannot bother working with your child.  If you paid attention even pre-covid you'd know that MCPS seriously lacks in ES curriculum.  We had to work heavily on the basics and math facts as they didn't teach that.  They also didn't teach spelling, reading or many other things.  You either have to have a really smart kid who can figure it out on their own or you have to supplement or your kids can fall behind.  This has nothing to do with DL.  You just didn't see it as there is little to no homework in ES and very few worksheets and other stuff gets sent home and you just rely on teachers saying your kids are doing great.[/quote]

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