We do not have an accelerated program that is as up to date as the public school. The first years of school are critical in forming good work habits and attitudes. Erlyne Osburn, an elementary teacher with a background in both public and private schools, is here to help you do everything you can to enhance your child's education. Dear Sue, Thank you for your letter. You sound like a conscientious parent who truly wants the best educational opportunity for her child.
Schools use testing for a variety of reasons.
Sometimes it is used to gauge student performance in comparison with other students across the district, state, or country. Testing is also used to assess a child's comprehension of the material that has been taught to the class. The testing done on your daughter was done to assess her range of ability and her potential as a student. In other words, the tests predict that she has some of the skills that predicate school success, but it is not a guarantee that she will be successful. Certainly other factors can and will affect her academic accomplishments.