I found this article in the Salt Lake Tribune opinion part. You can get to it here
Basically this article talks about how some parents are wary of the new common core being taught in schools, and how a committee of parents is being created to review the questions that will be asked to the students at the end of the year. It talks about how these parents will not be allowed to tell other parents who are not on the committee about the questions for fear that they might tell their students and thus helping them get ahead. It then says "The entire purpose of this parent committee is to assure the public, not just a handful of parents, that the questions being asked are not straying into inappropriate subjects. It goes on to explain concerns of the senators, before finally taking the position: "So let the parents have a look. It won't be enough for the kids to fake Brilliance."
I tend to agree with the author of this article. If I were a parent, I would definitely want to be able to know what my kids are being taught in school. In my opinion, it is a parents responsibility to assure that what their kid is being taught is appropriate, common core or no common core. I don't know if letting them see the tests is the best way to do it or not, but I think it is better than not letting them see anything at all. Even in worst case scenario, if a kid does get some of the answers beforehand, getting a slightly higher score on their test in the fourth grade probably is not going to majorly impact their future.
I partially agree with your opinion on this article. However, I find it slightly pathetic how little trust our society has left in those in higher standing. The fact that parents need proof of what's being taught in the schools to be satisfied with their child's learning is kind of ridiculous. I understand that parents are genuinely concerned about their child's education, but to the point of them having to preview the tests beforehand? There is just so little trust in political authority nowadays, which is very degrading for our nation. But I do, (to some extent), agree with you on your opinion. :)
ReplyDeleteI would agree with Breanna. There is a huge lack of trust in this world. And it is disturbing. We need to trust those put in those teaching positions that they will do what is best for our student. I do not think parents should see the tests though. When we are able to establish that trust, then we won't need that. I think parents should be able to see the curriculum, for sure. But do we need them to screen the tests that are given? I think that is a little too much.
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