No Child Left Behind????

Question

How many of you have heard of the No Child Left Behind act of 2001? I am actually starting to believe that the act was put in place to leave some children behind. What do the school districts plan on doing in 2 years when over half of the senoir class has to come back because they couldn't pass the math WASL??? If kids are going to have "advisory" where they are tested to see what kind of career they are going to be in, then why are the kids forced to pass test that have nothing to do with their career choices? I have decided that I am not retaking the math WASL. One administrator told me that we aren't going to be given a choice, wether or not we retake it, but I want a choice, and so therefore, I am not retaking the math WASL. And if I have to repeat my senoir year 10 times, so be it. I don't think that standardized tests are equal. It is a proven fact that some kids are better at some subjects than others. So why rub it in when a kid that has a talent in writting can't do trig???

did any of you consider that maybe some kids just can't do math? I can write poetry, and news stories, but give me a math problem and I automatically shut down. I will try and try to get through one math problem, but it seems that no matter what I do, I get the wrong answers. I scored at least 30 points above average in reading and writing, and 11 points above agerage in science. But math just doesn't work for me. I have had 4 tutors, and worked with my math teachers. It is not like I choose to fail, I just can't comprehend math. And I understand that every state has there own test, but it is still a standardized test, is it not???

Answer 1

Did you know that special ed kids are give the same tests as the regular kids? In Louisiana instead of the WASL they have the LEAP test, and I have a cousin who dropped out of special ed because he (his whole class) was give then same LEAP as the regular kids in his "grade" and he couldn't pass it three times. That's some kinda bull.

Answer 2

Well, No Child, and this is coming from someone in the field of education, was designed as a method to overqualify the teaching force. It is a little sketchy at some points, because standardized tests do not pay attention to the work involved, or how you were in class discussions, or what kinds of skills or talents you have--they are much more designed to see if you can get to 1 answer out of 4. It is a little unfair sometimes, it is very nerve-wrecking for students. But for teachers, it helps set standards for us. If our kids are failing standardized tests, they are not learning the basic skills they will need in college settings. In college, you will need to be able to read and comprehend texts instantly, write cohesive notes and solve complicated math and scientific problems. I know it seems harsh, but the system is designed to make sure that you have what it takes to be the best you can as an educated young person! Hang in there! You'll do fine. If you're worried, take a prep course or talk to your former/current math teachers. Teachers are here to help their students. Never hesitate to request assistance. I hope I helped.

Answer 3

No Child Left Behind isn't involved to any test. Basically, it means every child in U.S has to right to go to school and make choice in public school system equally to other ( free school, choice what school you want to attend,...)

The test is to prove that a child's qualification and result of the learning process. If there is no test, you won't know how well a child perform at school. This test is different from states. If you feel it is not just you can sue school or change to another states.

Answer 4

First of all not all of us take the WASL or whatever, it is different in every state, secondly it is so simple I can't believe you can't pass it. . .just study foo, it is only general knowledge you will need to know in college anyways