I received O's test results today from his CAT/5 test. Overall he did very well. There were the few areas which he clearly struggled in, but there were not any real surprises.
I must admit, I first found myself very excited that he had done so well.
Almost, PRIDEful.
I said, almost!
And then I thought, what if he hadn't done so well?
Would I still see this test as a real test of his abilities?
It's hard to say for sure, but I hope that we as a family will only ever view a standardized test as a guide more than an exact representation of his skills. A guide which says, "hey you need to be working on spelling and vocabulary next year." A guide which says, "hey, we are doing pretty good in Math so let's keep the pace."
But a test like these never test where a child's heart lies.
Is it with the LORD?
Or is it with the world?
It doesn't test a persons dedication, passion or perseverance.
It doesn't test how hard he worked this year nor does it test how much his dysgraphia affects his abilities overall. (So thankful to my friend who read the test aloud to O over 3 days...such a blessed friend!)
It's just a guide. And, without question, a very helpful one for a home schooling Mom!
What is your stance on standardized testing?
Jen
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