tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post4319163919895623068..comments2024-03-28T07:59:18.432-06:00Comments on Airing My Laundry, One Post At A Time...: Are Standardized Tests Ruining Our Kids?AiringMyLaundryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-34941658450826640572017-04-17T01:24:27.937-06:002017-04-17T01:24:27.937-06:00SO true.. no child should be measured by the score...SO true.. no child should be measured by the scores that they secure in their exams.. They deserve much more..!!Abhi...https://www.blogger.com/profile/13399315026292548491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-49582639795858779142017-04-16T00:36:37.577-06:002017-04-16T00:36:37.577-06:00Defiantly have no experience related to the topic,...Defiantly have no experience related to the topic, however can say one thing for sure we all are unique and same standard test and evaluations must not be only be capable of determining the fate or career of a kid or a person. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981130272667923598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-9796990049872885652017-04-09T05:22:19.890-06:002017-04-09T05:22:19.890-06:00This is a great topic and I know a lot of parents ...This is a great topic and I know a lot of parents feel the same way you do. There are so many children that don't do well on test but do well on the work as well as now the work. Tanks for sharing your thoughts.Rebecca Swenorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16443501344157166003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-31285010138552150252017-04-08T17:33:01.490-06:002017-04-08T17:33:01.490-06:00I grew up taking standardized tests. We've a d...I grew up taking standardized tests. We've a different system where my family now live, they have it in different provinces just like in the States despite controversy surrounding standardized testing. Sitting for an exam is totallys nerve-wrecking! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05498375671852492256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-23778834922318501982017-04-08T17:13:05.261-06:002017-04-08T17:13:05.261-06:00As someone who has taken a lot of standardized tes...As someone who has taken a lot of standardized tests, it can definitely be a stressful endeavor. So much is put in those tests that I know they're not a clear indicator or a reliable one at that, to show how well a student knows the material. Jennifer L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15115272618232120963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-66546485128788416562017-04-07T11:17:55.418-06:002017-04-07T11:17:55.418-06:00not really but in various views of the reason abov...not really but in various views of the reason above, we can tend to say a bit of it happens but in the bigger picture, it doesn't.Lexhansplacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654353264409516160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-3874632055057484762017-04-07T06:05:09.179-06:002017-04-07T06:05:09.179-06:00It is a great question to pose and I think the ans...It is a great question to pose and I think the answer varies too... While standardized tests don't cater to all kids equally it surely is a way to test all kids alike on some level.<br /><br />xx, Kusum | www.sveeteskapes.com<br />SveetesKapeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163166357001605455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-58892282004394952932017-04-07T01:16:58.738-06:002017-04-07T01:16:58.738-06:00If the kid fails the exam, its okay. They should b...If the kid fails the exam, its okay. They should be feel stress, nor even saw a disappointing facial reaction from parents and teachers coz it affects the kid deeply. Let kids enjoy time will tell if they are ready for examination.Blair Villanuevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12805631509870076812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-89071145067019195702017-04-06T23:52:50.776-06:002017-04-06T23:52:50.776-06:00OMG these tests...I have been thru so many in my h...OMG these tests...I have been thru so many in my home country. They are really very stressful But yea now when I became an IT Engineer everything looks fair lolaareebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07457558423037212821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-25323156958592766332017-04-06T21:57:57.989-06:002017-04-06T21:57:57.989-06:00I hate these kinds of test. My daughter gets so st...I hate these kinds of test. My daughter gets so stressed before taking these type of test. To the point that she is sick.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269943573319595550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-84927249347518420892017-04-06T13:42:33.456-06:002017-04-06T13:42:33.456-06:00I hate tests for kids! I was always a smart kid bu...I hate tests for kids! I was always a smart kid but did poorly on tests because I would get nervous and second guess myself.meganschaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456770007055760483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-5659367688288403562017-04-06T12:59:26.219-06:002017-04-06T12:59:26.219-06:00I remember these days well when my kids were small...I remember these days well when my kids were small. I was terrified for them and yes they did seem terrified about taking them. Shabby Chic Bohohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00006625890940597814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-20903355582649279782017-04-06T12:47:39.189-06:002017-04-06T12:47:39.189-06:00I know there is a lot of debate about these tests....I know there is a lot of debate about these tests. We all took them with no problems when I was younger.Free Sense Newshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17454044408561864204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-57441586295302279672017-04-06T12:25:54.760-06:002017-04-06T12:25:54.760-06:00I don't know if it is ruining our kids.. but i...I don't know if it is ruining our kids.. but it does put a lot of pressure on them. My daughter has bad anxiety and it's worse during testing times.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026556194340744379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-57325999162778769622017-04-06T12:01:33.839-06:002017-04-06T12:01:33.839-06:00I always wondered this myself. I personally hated ...I always wondered this myself. I personally hated doing these tests as a child and my kids think its boring. I try to send in snacks and activities for the kids. The school just sent us a packet for us to write little notes for our 3rd graders to read before they do their test since its a week long. I think the notes are helpful for our kids so they aren't so stressed. Plus its a great way to introduce them to affirmations. Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11773605770448681164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-56807253391383432822017-04-06T11:49:46.630-06:002017-04-06T11:49:46.630-06:00Reading this post makes me so glad I decided to ho...Reading this post makes me so glad I decided to homeschool my son. He had anxiety attacks in the 3rd grade over these tests. Kelly Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11444327860443610722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-20158586639572436622017-04-06T00:20:47.561-06:002017-04-06T00:20:47.561-06:00I can't compare the curriculum in our country ...I can't compare the curriculum in our country and yours but tests is pretty normal here. I think it's a great way to see how far along a kid knows though. I understand the stress that they go through but it's also the same when we're adults and working.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08297680225215145702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-28745964410062019602017-04-06T00:14:19.425-06:002017-04-06T00:14:19.425-06:00Yeah standardised tests are rubbish. Teachers worl...Yeah standardised tests are rubbish. Teachers world wide will attest to this!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13848977600036200895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-37514907545612987852017-04-05T23:44:35.377-06:002017-04-05T23:44:35.377-06:00I'm not exactly sure what I'd feel about t...I'm not exactly sure what I'd feel about this. I would say that I am used to it and I don't mind the kids taking these tests. I guess you have a point about the pressure and the stress though. Soneiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791686410160418135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-79887676153087336482017-04-05T23:00:11.956-06:002017-04-05T23:00:11.956-06:00The educational system these days is confounding. ...The educational system these days is confounding. And with all of the extra rules and things that they put in place with these standardized tests, I am surprised anyone makes it out of high school now. It's just crazy from my perspective, and getting worse.David Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117846660426958703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-6921793752692425682017-04-05T22:24:50.293-06:002017-04-05T22:24:50.293-06:00I understand thta the school are teaching kids to ...I understand thta the school are teaching kids to be more hardworking by giving rates, however giving it to kids at younger ages (below 7yo) is kind of nervous i know. However if its the school system, better option is to have an open communication with the teacher and the kid per se. Blair Villanuevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12805631509870076812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-29610915730187416322017-04-05T20:00:50.173-06:002017-04-05T20:00:50.173-06:00I studied for standardized test and not the inform...I studied for standardized test and not the information contained in them. Here in Korea I've noticed the locals spend long hours on rote memorization, but have a difficult time if I expect them to deviate from a certain course. I don't like these tests at all.duffelbagspousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530176709001187543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-71498284912308659162017-04-05T18:52:16.367-06:002017-04-05T18:52:16.367-06:00I believe that standard tests doesn't define a...I believe that standard tests doesn't define a kids knowledge. We can't judge based on exams scores only. I love the idea of you giving those encouraging notes. Surely it keeps her inspired and motivated. -ANOSAAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520923073737299844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-59250964217260139102017-04-05T16:28:56.048-06:002017-04-05T16:28:56.048-06:00I agree, testing in general is just a testy subjec...I agree, testing in general is just a testy subject because tests in my opinion do not justify how smart someone is. I know many people are smart yet do horrible on test due to nerves and what not. I love those little notes you leave your daughter so cute, what a great mom you are!<br /><br />http://prettyfitfoodie.com/2017/04/05/spoleto-irvines-university-center/Sondra Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14310664045695661587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-66050013950088817462017-04-05T16:04:57.565-06:002017-04-05T16:04:57.565-06:00This is something I am very opinionated about too....This is something I am very opinionated about too. I believe that you are right, standardized tests are not an accurate measure of intelligence and the fact that we go through life always under pressure can cause extreme stress and worse x Ana De-Jesushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12165853767093531146noreply@blogger.com