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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The random and arbitrary nature of the ES wasn't a problem in 1st grade as DC didn't seem to notice or care. Its becoming a problem in 3rd grade. The kids are aware of ES. Sometimes the teacher will give the kid's rubrics that show what is a N, I, P and ES. The problem is that even if they do what is listed as required for an ES it usually doesn't mean an ES. The teacher has said that she reserves that for someone who did something truly different and way above the rest but its always in comparison. DC isn't gifted and will never be the best one in the class so DC has decided now to never try to do more than what it says to do for a P. This seems to be the norm among all her friends who just assume they could never get an ES if they try so why bother.

This wasn't our experience with our older child who also was not gifted but willing to work harder if he perceived there was some reason to do it. He did put in some extra effort to get an O. [/quote]

I understand where you are coming and this is actually the first year my kid has even expressed interest in 'ES" and was quite upset that when she got one, I pointed out her poor penmanship -her handwriting can look like mine when she tries.
Bottom line, I think the hard part is teaching our kids that their best effort, and their learning is the PRIMARY END GOAL, not someone else's assessment. Getting an ES is great, but I want to instill an internal monitor of 'am I understanding? ' 'what can i do better?' 'did i give it my all?'. Getting the ES is just gravy!

The highest grade given by the teacher -- that [/quote]

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