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[quote=Anonymous]No one is worshipping these silly tests but gate keepers use this nonsense to track and exclude children from certain schools and classrooms. Such tactics may have a longterm subtle effects on your child's trajectory.  I advise families to simply prepare their children for these exercises (doesn't take much effort -- slow and steady -- to prepare for ERBs, SSATs and the like -- only foresight and planning).  It's a simple matter to get rid of these "perfunctory" entrance prerequisites and dispense with them in order to get on with the real education.  Many high SES households understand this.  Many from other stations do not.  There are no adverse sequelae from this strategy.  And I will share my own personal experience with others not necessarily up to speed in this arena so they do not listen to the lies on this board from those bragging about their geniuses who never study or prepare for entrance examinations.  If you are one of those families not part of the club and without the private school pedigree do not believe the hogwash.  Get your kids familiar and prepared for the entrance tests.  It does not take much effort or angst for you or the child.  School administrators use this information to exclude your children from honors classes, the best teachers and the opportunity for a better education.  The info comes in handy when they look for evidence to counsel you out. This may impact your child's options later in high school and college.[/quote]

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