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[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: Kindergarten Reading Exit Exams
In a message dated 2/12/02 4:46:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, wcala@ROCHESTER.RR.COM writes: > After reading a couple of kindergarten posts I remembered that NY is > desperately trying to figure out how to measure K-3 schools, since they do > not have the 4th grade tests. One option they have proposed is > standardized > tests K-3. > > We already use a 2nd grade reading tests here 3rd grade ITBS-- if I'm getting that right. K and 1st are district/school level, as far as I know. Art can help me out here. I just know the testing chart is quite ominous. This district is particularly notorious for testing policy that goes above and beyond. They even put out an official statement refuting the WASL resistance, calling the points we made "myths." First they ignore you; then they laugh at you; then they fight you; next we win! Juanita
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