Should children with ADD get extra time on test.

emeraldkity4
Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:55:51 +0000

With NCLB that all students scores are included-if a student doesn’t take the test then it is averaged in as a zero.
It doesn’t matter if they are special ed or new to the english language.
the special education students may get some accomodations for part of the test but often not all.
THe intent of NCLB was to be sure that students including special education students were not short changed- the reality is that last years freshman class will need to pass the state test to get their diploma in washington state.
My daughter who has a math disability ( time and memory management) will be required to pass most of the math questions with out being allowed to use a calculator even though she is allowed to use one in her classes as part of her accomodations.
She will be taking the test this year- if she doesn’t pass- she will be able to take it again, but no special curriculum is designed to help her pass.