Test Prep/Diagnostics Gone Wild?

[grntuscarora]

9. When I spoke with the teacher

I mentioned several times that I knew she was not responsible for the decision to give these tests. She seemed uncomfortable with the discussion, but promised to pass my concerns up the line of command.

"Some districts and schools give blanket tests to a grade to find gifted students who would have slid beneath the radar otherwise. Maybe that's what this was...."

Your thought made me investigate a little further. My daughter's school gives the test to grades K-8 four times a year (Aug.,Dec.,Feb.,May). According to the school they are used "to monitor the skill acquisition level" of the child.

After reading the comments, I'm ready to organize my thoughts, try to connect with other parents, then contact the school administrators. And, most likely, opt my child out.

Thank you and the others on this thread for the responses.