Comments on: Math Scores Are Up in Illinois

By: Atsupui Dogbla

Atsupui Dogbla — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 18:14:51 +0000

After reading this article, I think that every subject should count. However, test a child\’s math knowledge other than let him have fun with math concept does not make any sense for me because we all learn from our host speaker Janvier, and our textbook in CD 143 that children learn through play. So, making a child takes a test is totally mistaking. I knew from my previous experience that we can find math anywhere, meaningfully, it\’s important to focus on each subject as important as math.

By: Amanda Poremba

Amanda Poremba — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:10:49 +0000

I do not think that the ISAT testing is all that important. Children all learn differently if they are learning the way they should they shouldn\’t have to sit for hours and hours every day for a week taking tests. Some children are not good at taking tests. I have bad test anxiety, if you give a child a time limit on tests and they have test anxiety they will not perform well. I think that scores should be gathered by the children\’s grades and not such an intense test for them.

By: Cecilia Duenas

Cecilia Duenas — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 22:46:42 +0000

I think that there is a focus to the ISAT scores, as well as other test scores. As a result we forget or don’t take into consideration that those scores do not represent the child. Many children test wonderfully but they don’t do so well in class and sometimes is the other way around. I think that there should be a balance focus on reading and math in the classroom.

By: Ana Rojas

Ana Rojas — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 22:17:00 +0000

Hi, First I think that testing is not completely important if the child is learning. At times we are focused on preparing for a test than preparing for what life is really about. In my opinion I feel that all subjects at school should be dealt with a lot of support and creative activities rather than tests. I remember when I was preparing for all these test back in the day and to say the truth I don\’t remember anything that was dramatically enforced. Taking that into consideration I feel that school is not so engaging when you are forced to prepare for so many test.

By: Valencia Stackhouse

Valencia Stackhouse — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 14:34:35 +0000

Hello. I believe that rules have changed tremendously with testing in illinois school systems. i think that the focus have become more on testing than the overall achievement of the students. test taking is necessary along with homework to determine a students overall understanding of the subjects that are being taught, however, i don\’t think a test should interfer with moving forward to the next grade. i think more emphasis should be put on how to help children excel in all areas and not just math.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 12:02:47 +0000

Hi Jen!

Although I read this last week , I am just sitting down to respond! I too do not agree with standard testing, especially in light of findings by Howard Gardner and others regarding intelligence and ability .

The findings are equally puzzling as WE know that math is language whose skills are evident throughout reading, writing, social studies etc.. These skills help children think logically , critically and creatively – I have lots of questions for the people who conducted this study! –

We are not only blogging about this topic this week but reflecting upon one of the math blog topics here for our Week Nine Reflections to continue these important conversations as we study this semester.