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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So is the school at fault for trying to increase its pass rate since that's how they're evaluated?  If the student is really close like a 399 and could potentially pass the next time is the school wrong for recommending a retake?[/quote]

I don't think it's about fault, I think it's about what's in the best interest of a child. If a third grader is dreading the reading SOL, takes HOURS to complete it, is so relieved it's over, and gets a 390, is a retake in the best interest of the child? Or is it in the best interest of the child to tell them that the reading SOL isn't the be-all, end-all, and look at these other ways you're continuing to grow as a reader? I don't know. Although I do think that if a third grader already thinks the SOLs are the be-all, end-all, the school has already gone too far in terms of acting in its own interest and not in the best interest of young learners. [/quote]

You know, I agree with you that I don't think that is a typical response for a 3rd grade student to be 'so relieved it's over'.  So, I get it.  From your prior posts it is clear your child has anxiety and other issues.  Please [i]don't[/i] have your child re-take the test if it is such a stress-inducing activity to him/her.  But, frankly, most other students don't suffer from the same mental health issues so if they are presented with the option of re-taking most will.  That is okay.  What you do for your child may be different from what others do for their children.  It will all be okay.  Breathe.[/quote]

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