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I'm a teacher and a parent. I don't like SOL's for my child or for my students.

That's because you know they're a reflection on you.  [/quote]

Not either PP.  Retired teacher here.  The tests are a mess and ruining education.  The teachers are teaching to the tests because that is what they are directed to do.  Their jobs depend on it.  Good teachers try to get around it, but there is no avoiding it.  If you think these tests are a good thing, then you have no understanding of what they are or what they mean.

If you are a baker and your pay depends only on how well you bake a coconut cake--what are you going to spend your time practicing?  Chocolate?  Maybe a little.  Pound cake?  Sometimes.  But, you are going to spend most of your time perfecting the coconut cake.  Sure, you  might even bake a batch of cookies now and then, but  most of the time will be spent on coconut cake.

Education is the same way.  The teachers and schools are being judged on how well their students pass a test.  If something is not tested, it may be presented to the kids--but will it really be emphasized and taught?  Just be sure the kids know how to fill in bubbles.

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