The score in math nationally for 4th graders went down 5 pts or 2%. The score in reading nationally for 4th graders went down 3 pts or 1.36%. This is 2022 compared to 2019. Considering what went on that isn’t that bad.
It is just as much the parents responsibility as it is the school/teacher to ensure the child is learning. Problem is many don’t care enough or are overworked.
I always paid closed attention to any standardized test my kids took while K-6. We all know getting good grades is easy in those levels. Just turn stuff in. Do bad on a test and oftentimes you can retake the test. So I wanted to make sure my kids could do it on their own.
Let’s face it many parents are more of an obstacle for their kids’ learning than being someone that is helping the situation. That being said tons of money should be poured into K-4 grades. I am talking about tons of teaching aides that at the first sign a kid is falling behind they can get the one on one work they need to stay with their peers. If you wait too long the child will fall too far behind and won’t be able to catch up.
But we don’t want to invest the smart money that will help the kids.