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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think we are talking about two different kinds of prep here.
It's one thing to make sure a child understands the directions for the exam. It's totally different to go over and over the various types of questions to the point where the child is so familiar with the questions that she could answer them in her sleep.
In the second case, the test is not showing anything about the child's ability, just how well the child can memorize how to answer different types of questions. [/quote]

Now you are talking out of both sides of your mouth.  Like, stealing is bad and wrong, unless you do it to feed your family, then it is ok.

The child who is prepped on instructions, and when to guess and when to skip a question, etc. (strategy) has an advantage over the field of those who do not receive this instruction.  Understanding the instructions and the best way to manage through the exam is part of the test as well, otherwise the teacher would be free to provide the instructions as many times as necessary so that all the kids clearly understood them.  As stated previously, they are not allowed to do this.  The child who is repetitively trained my have a greater advantage yet, but both groups have a leg up on those who show up cold.  Guess you are ok in increasing one kids advantage if it fits your definition of right and wrong.[/quote]

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