Standarized Testing

Anxiety that grips you by the throat when in a circle of other homeschooling moms where the conversation turns to testing.  This may or may not have actually happened to me recently!

Moms say:

"I like to know where my kids are in subjects."

"Scores help me know what to teach next year."

"I feel such a weight to keep up.  This shows me if we are on track."

"My job is to ultimately prepare them for college."

"I need to know they are ready for higher education."

When faced with these legitimate goals and desires for their children, how do you respond if you feel like:

-I spend everyday with my kids and know their interest and knowledge in areas.

-Our children have ultimate input on what they want to explore further next year.

-I was led to homeschool so our children became individuals with personal passions and time for developing their talents.

-My job is to help our children become life-long learners.

Take a deep breath and call up a friend who has views like you.  Listen to a podcast or read a book that supports your view of education.

I suggest:

Weapons of Mass Instruction

Dumbing Down Curriculum