Discussion 24

Research the test results from the past year for a specific grade and subject in your school district. Post the link to the discussion forum.

Write a letter to parents explaining how to read the test scores and what they mean.
Explain how they will be used by you in your class.
Will you use them to improve instruction? Lobby your school district for more funding? Implement programs to help struggling students? For other purposes?
Respond to one of your classmates. Pretend you are a parent in that class reading that letter.
Does it make sense to you?
What questions would you have as a parent?
How would you expect the teacher to respond?