I am looking for a Parent Guide for understanding standardized testing?
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www.scholastic.com/\nfamilymatters/\nparentguides/\nstandardizedtests.htm\n\nwww.med-dso.eu.dodea.edu/\ntesting.pdf
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http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/parentsteachers/pdf/msE_Teepee.pdf\n Found this link for you!\n\nHope it helps. Have fun!
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I'm not a teacher, but I went to our school district's web site and found this information for our local schools as well as learning tools, e-learning, policies, procedures & bylaws, info about each of the schools and their programs, and some cool links for school-age children\n\nYou might also try contacting your local board of ed. or attending PTA meetings
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It depends on what type of resources you're looking for. Are you looking for lesson plans, stores, technology pages for your kids to practice on, advise?\n\nI would start with these:\nhttp://www.teachers.net\nhttp://www.enchantedlearning.com\nhttp://www.discoveryschool.com\nhttp://www.csun.edu/~hcedu013/plans.html\nhttp://www.coollessons.org\nhttp://teacher.scholastic.com/index.htm\nhttp://www.quia.com
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http://www.boardingschoolreview.com/school_overview2.php\n\nhttp://www.wyomingseminary.org/\n\n    \n   Sem Scholarships change lives -- click to learn more about the Lower School Merit Scholarship Exam and TAS more>>>    \n   Eighth-grade Immigration Day and Kindergarteners say "bonjour" to the French language in the Photo Gallery...   \n   Welcome to Atlantis! Check out the items up for bid at Sem's 32nd Annual Upper School Parents Association Auction more>>>     \n   Need Help with the SAT? Click here for more info...
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are you looking for lesson plans? if so virginia has some good ones. type in "sols virginia" (which is the standardized test for virginia) and click on lesson plans. they give you various plans for different subjects. also you should have an outline of how to do a lesson plan which includes, objective, procedures, etc...type in "SIOP lesson plans" as well. SIOP is sheltered instruction observation protocol and this type of lesson plan i great for teaching students who are not in the mainstream environment such as special ed. or esl. it shows you how to incorporate extra support. hope this helps.
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Standardized testing refers to the uniformity of procedure in administering and scoring a test.  This standardization is essential in order to compare one person or group of persons with another person or group.  And, to compare a person with him or herself over time.\n\nThe issue you are raising is not with standardized testing, but with how test content drives the content of the school's curriculum.  Restricting course content to the areas that will be tested ensures that more students will pass the test.  And, some school administrations do evaluate their teachers on the basis of numbers successful on the test.\n\nIn my opinion, the nation-wide emphasis on specific skills has negatively impacted the richness of past public primary and secondary education.  More and more parents and students seem to be coming to the same conclusion that you have reached.  Some are switching to home schooling or enrolling in private schools.  However, you can become responsible for your own enrichment without withdrawing from the public schools.  Simply change your expectations of what they are able to offer.  However, do your very best on the TAKS.  It is a serious endeavor.\n\nYou ask if this is fair.  The answer depends on how you define fair.  There is currently a powerful movement in this country to improve student performance.  It may be instructive to use causal analysis to examine the source of this movement.  Your questions are good ones.  Continue to be inquisitive.\n\nI hope this helps.  If you are interested, read more about the No Child Left Behind Act and how communities around the country have responded.
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Buy a book or try http://www.bjupress.com/services/testing/academic_testing/olsat.html
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I have been teaching for 12 years at the elementary level.  The best thing to do is to have the public school screen your daughter.  It could be both LD and ADHD, neither, or something completely different.  Rather than guessing, it best to have her tested and know for sure.  This is especially true since she is in Kindergarten.  The sooner you know exactly what you're dealing with, the sooner you can get services and get things under control.  You should know there is a federal law that dictates your rights in this area.  It is called IDEA.  You can internet search this law to get the scoop but basically you have the right to have your child tested by the public school for FREE and if your child qualifies then the public school must also provide services for FREE.  But many times it takes constant vigilance to get the testing done.  There are so many kids that are tested that the schedule is booked months in advance.  So you have to have patience but make them do what they say.  If they say that they will test in May, make sure they do it.  Many times they say they will test at a specific time and if no one checks on them, it does not get done.  It's the squeaky wheel that gets the grease.  And remember if you don't speak up for your daughter, no one else will.  You are her biggest advocate. \nIn the meantime, you might ask her teacher how you could help at home.  Your daughter's education is a partnership and she will only truly be successful if you all are on the same page.   Hope this helps!
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I would go here. http://www.schoolguides.com/ It is an unsponsored link and will allow you to sort in a lot of other ways too.
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you might find what you're looking for here:\nhttp://www.state.nj.us/njded/educators/
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there are test prep booklets at Barnes and Noble.  other than that, you either know it, or you don't
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Here are a few places to get you started -\n\nPACKAGED CURRICULUM:\nA Beka Homeschool: http://www.abeka.org/\nBob Jones Univ. Press: http://www.bjupress.com/services/bjhomesat/\nAlpha Omega (Switched-On Schoolhouse and LifePacs): http://www.aop.com/home/\nSonlight: http://www.sonlight.com/\n\nONLINE SCHOOLS:\nA Beka Academy: http://www.abeka.org/\nBob Jones HomeSat: http://www.bjupress.com/services/bjhomesat/\nk12.com: http://www.k12.com/\nPenn Foster: http://www.pennfoster.edu/diploma/index.html\nRobinson Curriculum: http://www.robinsoncurriculum.com/\n\nI have very limited experience with these sources, so I can't recommend any of them.  I'm just throwing them out for you to research.  Best wishes!\n\nAnd as for testing, we go through Bob Jones Univ. Press and use the ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills).  They also offer the SAT (Stanford Achievement Test, not the college one).
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These tests are designed to evaluate a student's strengths and weaknesses.  The results can then help the teachers do the correct planning and instruction for your daughter, and better address any issues she might have in specific areas.  Teachers will have better information about exactly what your daughter knows and does not know.  The results of these tests help teachers plan their instruction for all children.\n\nThese are standardized tests, so you will probably not be able to get a lot of specific information about them, but there are practice tests and parent preview tests at the link I have given.  I suspect you have to pay for them.\n\nOne of the best things you can do for your daughter is to help her be relaxed about the test.  Tell her that she is not expected to know all the answers on this test, and she is not expected to get everything correct.  It is ok if she isn't sure about some of the questions - that is what is expected.\n\nMost teachers try very hard to make sure the students are relaxed about these tests.  Children are encouraged to do their best.  \n\nI hope this information is of some help to you.  Best of luck to you and your daughter.
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check out your local library, scan the internet for legitimate education sites like "naeyc-national association for the education of young children", and even your local bookstore or magazine shop. Parent's magazine, is an excellent easy to get item.
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Go to http://hslda.org  They promote LEGAL, RESPONSIBLE homeschooling.  You can find out what is required to legally homeschool your child in your state.  The laws are different in every one, but it is legal everywhere in the USA.  Especially find out what the "compulsory school age" is in your state.  That is the age that you need to either put your child in public school or offically home school your son.  You may not be required to do anything official until he is 6.  Then you can just keep up the good work until then.  Include your little one in the reading, but otherwise, simply allow your youngest to play quietly or nap while you have school time with the older one.  With homeschooling, your scedule is very flexible, so do what works for you!   \n\nIf you do need/want a curriculum, there is an ocean of curriculums out there, and it can be intimidating to wade through them.  I would recommend starting with a guide by either Mary Pride or Cathy Duffy.  They are experienced homeschoolers that review curriculums and publish their well-informed opinions about them.  Look for books and websites by them.  After choosing a curriculum, you can often get used books on e-bay, and several websites like www.christianbook.com have good prices on new curriculum.
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The best thing to do would be to ask your teacher for some tests from the pervious years. They usually keep them around for practice.'\nBut if you want to look online just go here:http://www.asu.edu/oyp/aims/