to let my child take the standardized testing? Legally as her parent can I say, no, my child will not beparticipating in your stupid tests?
2006-10-05 03:08:28 · 6 answers · asked by ? 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Standardized testing puts too much pressure on children, especially the younger ones. I feel testing to some extent is needed, they just need to come up with a better way of doing it. When you think of the amount of kids they are giving diplomas to that don't know basic math or basic English, it is a shame. This testing apparently has no reflection on what they continue to learn, but only shows how they have achieved or failed to learn previously. If they want to improve education, they need to come up with a way to test and work on improvements, not ratings.
Most school system will tell you that it is required to takes these tests, or your child will not go into the next grade. Unless you want to take your kid out of school and home school her, then I think your stuck, but you might want to contact your local Board of Education.
2006-10-05 03:22:24 · answer #1 · answered by nanners040477 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry.. I should not even be adding to this question of yours so I am sorry.. BUT.. the reason why is that I thnk that stupid program "No child left behind" is a political thing and has NOTHING to do with reality. School systems here in the U.S.(I am an educator but WILL NOT involve myself in today's horrible education mess)
It(the stupid program) is merely a means to give jobs to a favorite few by the chiefs in power at the time.. It is another form of corruption.. one of so many
2006-10-05 03:15:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Welcome to public school system.
NCLB is a federal standard that ALL schools must adhere to. Your child's test results will be used as a "grade" to the school, to see if it is meeting the new federal guidelines for education.
Only way out is MAYBE private school (and I don't know about that for sure), and home-schooling.
2006-10-05 03:17:56 · answer #3 · answered by rouschkateer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. If you want your child to keep going to school you have to abide by this. Unfortunately.
2006-10-05 03:17:35 · answer #4 · answered by Pinolera 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so in a public school as these numbers drive funding.
2006-10-05 03:10:57 · answer #5 · answered by sm2f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you dont agree than dont do it ... unless your child thinks or wants to do it
2006-10-05 03:12:58 · answer #6 · answered by sexy-girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋