Anonymous
Post 10/02/2020 23:41     Subject: can you opt out of I-ready testing?
I sat with my kid through I-ready and i thought it was useful.
Finally some challenging tasks instead of stupid area models and place value discs in eureka math.
I actually showed him how to do problems in a proper way. Take a piece of paper, write the numbers down, check your work, etc.
I don’t care what score he gets (it was probably higher than usual because I wouldn’t let him guess and randomly press the button). It was a good practice opportunity.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2020 21:53     Subject: can you opt out of I-ready testing?
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Anonymous wrote:I opted out and will continue to do so for all things like this, including SOL’s, until schools is back 5 days. If the school doesn’t like it, IDGAF.


I support parents pulling out of testing if that’s what’s they think is best but please don’t think you’re punishing teacher and schools by doing so. You’re really not. Don’t make decisions out of spite unless they’re truly what’s best FOR YOUR KID, I promise your kid is the only one really affected by them.


I’m not trying to punish the schools. My kid gets straight A’s and is bored to tears. I don’t need a standardized test to tell me this. Lots of of families don’t want to waste their time on the test - I’m not sure why more don’t opt out. I did not receive any pushback when I opted out. I was not even asked why. I totally get the school/teacher does not care at all.


The thing is, when you opt out, you relieve schools/teachers of accountability. I get if your kid is straight As and you dont want the school to take credit for it. But if you think your child hasnt learned anything since March, taking the iReady will put schools/teachers on notice. If you opt out, they wont have to show objective evidence of learning/progress. There will be less incentive to move the needle for your child. Thats why many schools prefer lower performing kids to opt out.


I love that DCUM is anonymous because then I can tell you the truth. Nobody really looks at iReady that much. Nobody is holding me accountable to the scores. Nobody is holding me accountable to growth. It doesn't really matter.


Well as always, it depends on the school and the administration. If your school doesnt hold teachers accountable, poor kids. Lucky you.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2020 21:05     Subject: can you opt out of I-ready testing?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I opted out and will continue to do so for all things like this, including SOL’s, until schools is back 5 days. If the school doesn’t like it, IDGAF.


I support parents pulling out of testing if that’s what’s they think is best but please don’t think you’re punishing teacher and schools by doing so. You’re really not. Don’t make decisions out of spite unless they’re truly what’s best FOR YOUR KID, I promise your kid is the only one really affected by them.


I’m not trying to punish the schools. My kid gets straight A’s and is bored to tears. I don’t need a standardized test to tell me this. Lots of of families don’t want to waste their time on the test - I’m not sure why more don’t opt out. I did not receive any pushback when I opted out. I was not even asked why. I totally get the school/teacher does not care at all.


The thing is, when you opt out, you relieve schools/teachers of accountability. I get if your kid is straight As and you dont want the school to take credit for it. But if you think your child hasnt learned anything since March, taking the iReady will put schools/teachers on notice. If you opt out, they wont have to show objective evidence of learning/progress. There will be less incentive to move the needle for your child. Thats why many schools prefer lower performing kids to opt out.


I love that DCUM is anonymous because then I can tell you the truth. Nobody really looks at iReady that much. Nobody is holding me accountable to the scores. Nobody is holding me accountable to growth. It doesn't really matter.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2020 21:02     Subject: can you opt out of I-ready testing?
Anonymous wrote:I opted out and will continue to do so for all things like this, including SOL’s, until schools is back 5 days. If the school doesn’t like it, IDGAF.


Honestly, the school does not care. Please don't act like you opting out one student for a few tests is really that big of a deal. I'd be happy if my parents would opt their students out of these stupid tests, then I'd get a whole lot of time back for teaching.