tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post1278691096532577847..comments2023-10-16T07:51:35.575-07:00Comments on Old School/New School Mom : 89 is One Point Away From Societal ValidationSarah Faderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-88801468405899692812013-04-14T20:43:45.826-07:002013-04-14T20:43:45.826-07:00Aw! Thanks Ali! That's exactly right about it ...Aw! Thanks Ali! That's exactly right about it not being an accurate predictor of anything. All it shows is how well the kid takes this particular test.Sarah Faderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-60091581705185355202013-04-12T11:19:41.386-07:002013-04-12T11:19:41.386-07:00My kid did "well" - but that's the t...My kid did "well" - but that's the thing - it's really completely meaningless (how one kid does at age FOUR on one test determines how well they'll do academically for LIFE? It's complete nonsense). I wish he hadn't taken the test either - do you know how many parent's hired coaches, etc., and drilled their kid for a YEAR beforehand? Getting an 89 without any test prep means he's a very, very smart kid - the ones who are getting 99s are very often getting coached - it's unrealistically inflated. Not only that - but there's no guarantee a kid who "qualifies" will get into any the programs anyway! I'm beyond frustrated by the whole process and wish we'd never taken it either. Can you tell? Anyway, you know your kid and you know he's smart:)Sarah Faderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-27510036110762795622013-04-12T10:20:13.540-07:002013-04-12T10:20:13.540-07:00Ha ha ha! I'm sure no matter where he ends up,...Ha ha ha! I'm sure no matter where he ends up, he'll be in good hands.Sarah Faderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-58758558757657367352013-04-12T10:19:43.943-07:002013-04-12T10:19:43.943-07:00It's just absurd the standards that we put the...It's just absurd the standards that we put these kids up to. Clearly your son is super bright :). Awww thanks Tina! xoSarah Faderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-57733927886722273492013-04-12T10:16:10.162-07:002013-04-12T10:16:10.162-07:00when my son was in elementary school, they tested ...when my son was in elementary school, they tested him for the AIG classes...found out later that he "failed" the test on purpose because he didn't like the teacher! After finally meeting her, I couldn't blame him. She was hateful. I had been prepared to insist on retesting until I spoke with her and felt my child completely shut down during that 10 minute conversation. After walking away, I thought to myself, "There is no way he will learn anything from her if he reacts that way even when I'm there with him." So, I encourage him to learn things on his own. The last they tested him in elementary school, his reading skills were on college level. He will be able to take courses in high school that will count toward college despite not being in AIG classes right now.<br /><br />I just read your most recent post about not having a school for Ari this fall...and public school at that! Unreal. And we wonder what is wrong with this world...it's crazy that we don't have "room" for our children to have a school and that people have to jump through hoops in order to find a school for their child. Sending good thoughts your way that things will fall into place soon.Sarah Faderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-10643220053414680062013-04-08T11:56:07.444-07:002013-04-08T11:56:07.444-07:00Bummer! He obviously is a little smartypants thoug...Bummer! He obviously is a little smartypants though! Maybe he'll have to crawl around in the muck like the rest of us plebs ;-PSarah Faderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-73236102562742012712013-04-06T18:12:14.923-07:002013-04-06T18:12:14.923-07:00That sort of reminds me of this thing i read recen...That sort of reminds me of this thing i read recently about how kids that haven't spoken 1-2 words by 12 months should be evaluated for speech therapy. Kineret didn't talk til she was 2 and now she won't shut up! Standardized tests just don't work because there are kids who are above and beyond smart that just don't conform.<br /><br />Do you know what school you are going to send him to? Mendel just enjoys the structure and constant stimulation parts of the day. It gives him something to do and focus on so he's not sitting around at home being bored by having to entertain himself (or have someone do it for him). I love school. I wish there was MORE school.Sarah Faderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-52632908875199346042013-04-06T15:09:18.500-07:002013-04-06T15:09:18.500-07:00I'm seriously considering homeschooling. And y...I'm seriously considering homeschooling. And yeah, that's exactly what I'm worried about, he'll be bored in a school that's not creative.Sarah Faderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-881889234584131192.post-57815929481956073232013-04-06T14:55:38.640-07:002013-04-06T14:55:38.640-07:00I would be beyond angry over that one point. How f...I would be beyond angry over that one point. How frustrating! Can he re-test? Do you fear that his abilities will diminish or be overlooked in a regular private school setting? I wonder if Oregon has any programs like that? Probably not. I'm worried Tahira will be bored to death in school and get into a lot of trouble...or be labeled ADHD or ADD or something simply because she's so awfully bored. Have you considered homeschooling?Sarah Faderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00130247223287762814noreply@blogger.com