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Let me tell you that the usefulness of these tests is very, very limited, and as Sira has already observed, they often do more harm than good. I happen to know a fair bit about this stuff, but there's not much point in going into technical detail. Let me just say this: you should not, indeed you
must not, take it seriously, and just be as supportive of E as you can be...
posted by
Nautikos
on November 28, 2007 at 6:04 AM
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Re: KabooM
Thanks richinstore
posted by
KaBooM62
on November 26, 2007 at 4:51 PM
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Re: HIYA
Thanks jyankee!
(I'll deliver that in person, I promise!)
posted by
KaBooM62
on November 26, 2007 at 4:50 PM
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Re: Stupid Standardized Testing Results!
Amen to that Sira! Last night we talked, Hubby E and I and today I am happier, and I hope she is too! I think we got across a few of those points, gees, your life doesn't get put down on paper like that! She talked and expressed some of her feelings which I was so thankful for. Thanks!
posted by
KaBooM62
on November 26, 2007 at 4:48 PM
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Stupid Standardized Testing Results!
I've been subjected to hundreds of those tests over the years, many more than most people will ever have to take. And I've seen the havoc that they can wreck.
Telling someone, especially a young person, that they are below average is probably the worst thing they could ever do to that person. It destroys self worth and self esteem faster than anything ever could. When the "system" say's your not good enough, it's hard to argue.
And the same goes for those who are deemed to be "above average". In truth, being labeled as above average is just as bad as being under that line. The level of expectation that people place on you, and that you place on yourself, is almost unbearable. I would have sold my kidney to be below average, especially when I was young. I spent the better part of my life trying to live up to the results of those tests, and the reality is, I'll never be able to.
True intelligence comes from recognizing your strengths and weaknesses, and not striving for absolute perfection. I'm sure E is brilliant and talented in a way those testers could never understand. So to hell with them - they're probably all idiots anyways.
posted by
Sira890
on November 26, 2007 at 11:46 AM
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KabooM
take is easy and digest it bit by bit...visiting other blogs opens up your mind and widens your outlook and perspective of life...give it a try.
posted by
richinstore
on November 26, 2007 at 8:20 AM
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HIYA
dont fret Kazoom..it's not worth it..i know exactly what you're dealing with..i deal with it myself..in terms of being "here" and parents and siblings being "there". but that is how you need to deal with it. we are us, living in the "here"...they are "they" living in the good ole US of A. it's just a different atmosphere and a totally different way of thinking and we have to live with what we have...and it aint BAD! if ya know what i mean.
as for numbers on a test...well..it is what E chooses to do in the real world that counts... being good on tests will not determine her tenacity and will to survive and be quick on her feet when she becomes an adult...papa bean never went to college... but he has the street smarts and skills than any degree holding looney! (is that you and me???)
last...dont feel pressured to post...esp when you're busy...instead..take the time to just cruise other people's blogs... see what others are up to... i am the same on my blog..i get discouraged if i feel pressured to post every day... some days i just cruise and comment... posting is what i do only when i feel like it.
hang in there... good luck with the hubby job thing!
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jyankee
on November 25, 2007 at 7:14 PM
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