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just want to share some words I saw today, from the principal of a school I registered my daughter in. My daughter is still very little and I haven't experienced any school issues yet. I hope I could encourage her to read, write and learn and help her learn effectively and happily, but not to help her prepare the test. Test is something used to verify the results of learning, and indicate what to do to improve next.
This year’s NAPLAN testing for students in Years 3, 5, 7 & 9 occurs next week. You need to know that, unlike many schools, we do not spend time preparing students to do this test. Instead, XXX School invests time into teaching them to read, write and achieve in Mathematics and every other subject.
I have several issues with the NAPLAN testing regime. One of them is that the results take so long to get back to us (approx 6 months), so long that they do not benefit the teachers or the students. If you would like to see why many other qualified people have issues with NAPLAN, you may like to read about them at http://www.literacyeducators.com.au/index.php/naplan
The decision to allow your child/ren to sit the NAPLAN test rests with you. We will administer the test as required by legislation. However, if you want to withdraw your child, you need to advise me in writing before next Tuesday. As it says on the official website (http://www.nap.edu.au/naplan/sch ... -participation.html ): …students may be withdrawn from the testing program by their parent/carer if there are religious beliefs or philosophical objections to testing. This is a matter for consideration by individual parents/carers in consultation with their child’s school. A formal application in the manner specified by the relevant Test Administration Authority (TAA) must be received by the principal prior to the testing.
Lastly, please don’t hype up the NAPLAN test for your child – this can produce unnecessary stress. It is only 40 questions, not a complete diagnosis of your child. And a child can have a bad day – they are tired, they had an argument with their sibling/parent/friend before school, they are hungry etc etc. If you REALLY want to know how your child is going, ask their teacher! |
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