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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What a crazy idea. I know, like a PP said, my kids often have a strong A in a class but only pass proficient on the SOL. I think this is because the teachers don't teach to the SOL exactly so some questions are worded differently or approached differently than they see all year. I think the current system is fine - it shows that they have a basic understanding of the subject without the teachers having to "teach the test" all year and creating added stress of having it count as a formal grade. 10% is A LOT![/quote]

Teachers are teaching to the test. They have entire SOL prep sessions for the month before the SOL. that was when my kid had Lexia and ST Math homework in ES, the month before the SOL. In MS, he has an entire series of homework and in class assignment grades that are labeled SOL Prep 1-10. I would be concerned if my kid had an A in a class and passed proficient on the SOL. [/quote]

I disagree. I'll use my older sons scores as an example. He has had strong As in every one of these classes and goes to one of the highest regarded FCPS high schools
Biology SOL 471
Geometry SOL 454
Algebra 1 SOL 447
Grade 8 Math SOL 469
Grade 8 Science SOL 496
Grade 8 Reading 484
And he got a 96 on the IATT (Iowa)

Clearly those a year of As in one of our top 10 Virginia high schools doesn't always translate to a pass advance on an SOL. [/quote]

Why is your child taking Geometry SOL if he has already passed Algebra I? It's a waste of time...[/quote]

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