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[quote=Anonymous][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]

I'm not a parent, I'm a teacher/instructional coach in a Title I school where the stakes are very high with SOLs, and it's hard to see how much pressure is applied to the kids, as though their value and achievement is synonymous with their test scores. I'm all for accountability, but it's terrible what we're doing to children in some of our schools. Goes beyond retakes, I know. [/quote]

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