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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why are they giving the test on Saturday if they want more kids to be able to participate?  This creates inequities of access like Transportation (only public bus, no school bus on Saturday) and Work Schedules for Saturday workers who will not be able to take off to get their kid to the test.  Shouldn't they give the test in school during school hours like they do for 3rd graders?[/quote]
Have you heard something called 'carpool'?   Or you can request mcps to provide school bus for? you neighbothood.  There is still time to do so.[/quote]

PP is correct -- giving the test on a Saturday is a barrier to entry. Can it be overcome, with effort? Yes, probably. But it's a barrier nonetheless.[/quote]

if a kid or parent can't figure that one out not sure how they'll figure out the rest of life. or a gifted program. or an intense HS. or college. or a serious job search. [/quote]

Yes, people with issues could "figure it out" but that doesn't change the illogic of completely changing the admission procedures in an attempt to remove barriers to access to then turn around and put up a barrier that could easily be avoided by doing the tests in school.  AEI/Choice Programs - are you listening?? [/quote]

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