Son is 13, in 7th grade. Will be taking achievement tests this month. Over Easter break they came home with 2 “sample” tests, one for reading and one for math. They were given 10 days to complete. They will not be graded but if turned in completed worth 100 points each. Have been after son all week to do a bit at a time and have filled hubby in and he really didnt help push the idea of spreading out the work and said..WELL, he'll be in his room all day Sunday. WELL, he finally got on them today. Was talking with hubby about the whole thing and he thinks giving them these “practice” tests was unfair and a waste of time, the tests don't show what the kid knows, only how well the teacher taught them? I’m ready to blow my top.
You all seem like an intelligent bunch of people, any advice?!?!
Sounds like the teacher is using the ‘sample tests’ for assessment or familiarity. I would have encouraged my child to complete the exercise.
IMHO - your son should have been working on them as you were encouraging - just like he should work day by day on any assignment instead of doing it at the last minute. But I was also a procrastinator while in school so I understand your son puttin it off. But hubby helping in the encouragement would certainly be nice. Now don't let that cause a problem at your house.....just keep encouraging your son to do his work, day by day not at the last minute.
Kids SHOULD be making decisions as to "time" because we all "LEARN AND STUDY" differently.