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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First of all .. one "takes" a test not "gives". DD took the test today and found it to be quite easy. No Geometry questions and hardly any Algebra - quant q seems easier than previous years?  [/quote]

First, FCPS NEEDED TO GIVE the test in the testing window. And yes, the kids need to take it.

Second, no one likes the grammar police.

DC said Quant-Q was heavier on math reasoning than the old test but you did not need as much formal math knowledge.  It was more a test of math reasoning and logic.  And that science was very straightforward, but multi step with some short answer.  And that English was typical English. Straightforward, but several question that had two answers that looked right, and you had to choose the best.

DC did not have a time issue, because DC has extended time under a 504. But DC said they suspect that without extended time, kids would have trouble finishing math and science. And that is whI am hearing from other parents— some kids did not finish math and/or science. [/quote]

So does your child really need extended time? Wouldn't everyone benefit from extended time? Is it really fair that your DC gets it even if he/she has a 504?[/quote]

Yes. DC reyally needs extended time. Based on extensive neuropsychology testing, which shows a GAI IQ of 145 and a PS IQ of 100-  a 3SD deviation difference in IQ subtests, pLus an ADHD diagnosis and Audi processing in teShe can do the 145 IQ  wok, but has to learn to slow her brain down Or the answers aren’t accurate. It has been described as one foot on the GS and mother on the break. She has using been using 504accommodations since 4th grade—including for SOLs, the IOWA, etc. and ha been working with an EF tutor on a regular basis, works with a psychologist, and took 2 semesters ofstrategies for success.  Sh, she has been using the accommodations available to her in a number of  for several years.  This wa not a hey— let’s ty to get extra time on the TJ Test. These are legitimTe accommodations, backed by objective tetng, for a,real learning disability. Accommodating the disability the  law, BTW.

Also, her brother is at TJ under similar accommodations. For test, for APs,for SATs, etc.  lots of Taj kid shave accommodations.  He grades are strong, and he belongs in the school.  It works out.[/quote]

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