VICTORY!! THE STATE HAS FINALLY AGREED TO AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THESE FLAWED EXAMS. THIS HUGE WIN BELONGS TO EVERYONE WHO REFUSED TO LET OUR CHILDREN BE SUBJECTED TO THESE UNFAIR TESTS. LET US STAY VIGILANT TO ENSURE THIS REVIEW IS TOTALLY TRANSPARENT AND THOROUGH!
May 10, 2015
Final supporters
WE THE PARENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF NEW YORK demand an independent review of the PEARSON common core NY state exams.
Teacher reports have poured in from both 2014 as well as 2015 on the age inappropriate, erroneous material on these tests. Teachers are concerned and outraged. Children have been highly upset and anxious. This is not an acceptable method of data collection.
1.Lexile levels and math requiring higher level thinking were both grades above the capability and developmental appropriateness of the students. There were numerous correct answers, and too many, too lengthy questions. There were also noted mistakes.
2. In addition to age inappropriateness, and being far too long to be completed in the allotted time, the material was never taught. These tests were not aligned with the curriculum.
3. That our state puts so much weight on unassessed tests, especially in the face of the avalanche of concerns voiced by those who have seen the tests cannot be in the best interests of children.
4. Teachers are instructed not to look at the test. This level of stealth for a child's exam is unprecedented and highly alarming.
All other New York standardized tests are fully transparent, published in full online, with answer keys, EXCEPT FOR THE GRADES 3-8 COMMON CORE PEARSON TESTS.
TRANSPARENT: Grade 4 Science test Grade 8 Science test Grades 3-8 ELA tests, 2006-2010 Grades 3-8 math tests, 2006-2010 Every high school Regent exam
NOT TRANSPARENT: Grades 3-8 Common Core ELA tests, 2011-present Grades 3-8 Common Core math tests, 2011-present.
We have grave concerns that the data being generated with these tests is highly inaccurate and invalid.
We request both full transparency and an end to this secrecy as well as a full investigation completed by a team of educators and child development specialists. We do not want the Regents who have a track record of promoting such tests involved in this audit.
In addition, we are demanding access to independent HumRRO reports regarding Pearson tests.
Please be advised, NYSED was issued a FOIL dated 7/13/14 regarding:
"communications between NYSED and Pearson about the reliability and/or validity of the NY State Exams, and more specifically regarding any reports from 2012, 2013 & 2014 Human Resources Research Organization or HumRRO together with copies of each of these reports produced by HumRRO"
NYSED acknowledged that a request has been received on 7/21/14 and advised that the FOIL would be granted or denied by 8/18/14, but has failed to grant access as of the date of this writing thereby constructively denying the request.
An appeal was taken in accordance with §89(4)(a) on April 28, 2015 by the party requesting the records (Anna Shah).
We demand that NYSED release the HumRRO reports to the party requesting the records, in accordance with the presumption of access and obligations under the FOIA. "
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May 3, 2015
May 3, 2015
WE ARE TEARING TOWARD THE 2,500 MARK AND THE PRESSURE IS WORKING!! KEEP THIS MOMENTUM EXPLODING SO WE CAN FORCE THEM TO LISTEN TO OUR DEMANDS!!!
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 28, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
April 27, 2015
899 Comments
this insanity must stop. Government officials must look at these tests, this curriculum and how it's hurting the children. Come into our classrooms. See the stress it causes. See how our stimudents are growing but can't show it on these tests.
We should not allow the use of tests that are not transparent and have not been validated in a way that can be reviewed by outside experts. We should not allow the use of tests for which scores are assigned on the basis of arbitrary political decisions.
These tests have got to have independent oversight. These tests are poorly written and are not age appropriate per the students taking the tests and the teachers administering. Let's get some independent analysts that aren't owner by Pierson to evaluate them.
Asking the regents to conduct a review of their own monster is ridiculous and yet another slap in the face to the children and teachers of this state. Shame on everyone in their ivory towers who has allowed our children to be sold out and used as pawns.
These tests are not designed to challenge, they are designed to trick and to wear down and fail students and teachers. The reading levels and vocabulary is extremely advanced and dues not properly assess student learning or their skills.
Stop Common Core and begin "TEACHING" again!
stop common core testing. get rid of it.
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VICTORY!! THE STATE HAS FINALLY AGREED TO AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THESE FLAWED EXAMS. THIS HUGE WIN BELONGS TO EVERYONE WHO REFUSED TO LET OUR CHILDREN BE SUBJECTED TO THESE UNFAIR TESTS. LET US STAY VIGILANT TO ENSURE THIS REVIEW IS TOTALLY TRANSPARENT AND THOROUGH!
May 10, 2015
Final supporters
WE THE PARENTS AND TAXPAYERS OF NEW YORK demand an independent review of the PEARSON common core NY state exams.
Teacher reports have poured in from both 2014 as well as 2015 on the age inappropriate, erroneous material on these tests. Teachers are concerned and outraged. Children have been highly upset and anxious. This is not an acceptable method of data collection.
1.Lexile levels and math requiring higher level thinking were both grades above the capability and developmental appropriateness of the students. There were numerous correct answers, and too many, too lengthy questions. There were also noted mistakes.
2. In addition to age inappropriateness, and being far too long to be completed in the allotted time, the material was never taught. These tests were not aligned with the curriculum.
3. That our state puts so much weight on unassessed tests, especially in the face of the avalanche of concerns voiced by those who have seen the tests cannot be in the best interests of children.
4. Teachers are instructed not to look at the test. This level of stealth for a child's exam is unprecedented and highly alarming.
All other New York standardized tests are fully transparent, published in full online, with answer keys, EXCEPT FOR THE GRADES 3-8 COMMON CORE PEARSON TESTS.
TRANSPARENT: Grade 4 Science test Grade 8 Science test Grades 3-8 ELA tests, 2006-2010 Grades 3-8 math tests, 2006-2010 Every high school Regent exam
NOT TRANSPARENT: Grades 3-8 Common Core ELA tests, 2011-present Grades 3-8 Common Core math tests, 2011-present.
We have grave concerns that the data being generated with these tests is highly inaccurate and invalid.
We request both full transparency and an end to this secrecy as well as a full investigation completed by a team of educators and child development specialists. We do not want the Regents who have a track record of promoting such tests involved in this audit.
In addition, we are demanding access to independent HumRRO reports regarding Pearson tests.
Please be advised, NYSED was issued a FOIL dated 7/13/14 regarding:
"communications between NYSED and Pearson about the reliability and/or validity of the NY State Exams, and more specifically regarding any reports from 2012, 2013 & 2014 Human Resources Research Organization or HumRRO together with copies of each of these reports produced by HumRRO"
NYSED acknowledged that a request has been received on 7/21/14 and advised that the FOIL would be granted or denied by 8/18/14, but has failed to grant access as of the date of this writing thereby constructively denying the request.
An appeal was taken in accordance with §89(4)(a) on April 28, 2015 by the party requesting the records (Anna Shah).
We demand that NYSED release the HumRRO reports to the party requesting the records, in accordance with the presumption of access and obligations under the FOIA. "
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
May 3, 2015
May 3, 2015
WE ARE TEARING TOWARD THE 2,500 MARK AND THE PRESSURE IS WORKING!! KEEP THIS MOMENTUM EXPLODING SO WE CAN FORCE THEM TO LISTEN TO OUR DEMANDS!!!
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 28, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
April 27, 2015
899 Comments
These tests are way above grade appropriate levels and involved too much time having to go back and forth from question to article to find a specific line or paragraph. The texts were also difficult for inner city students to relate to.
this insanity must stop. Government officials must look at these tests, this curriculum and how it's hurting the children. Come into our classrooms. See the stress it causes. See how our stimudents are growing but can't show it on these tests.
We should not allow the use of tests that are not transparent and have not been validated in a way that can be reviewed by outside experts. We should not allow the use of tests for which scores are assigned on the basis of arbitrary political decisions.
These tests have got to have independent oversight. These tests are poorly written and are not age appropriate per the students taking the tests and the teachers administering. Let's get some independent analysts that aren't owner by Pierson to evaluate them.
Asking the regents to conduct a review of their own monster is ridiculous and yet another slap in the face to the children and teachers of this state. Shame on everyone in their ivory towers who has allowed our children to be sold out and used as pawns.
These tests are not designed to challenge, they are designed to trick and to wear down and fail students and teachers. The reading levels and vocabulary is extremely advanced and dues not properly assess student learning or their skills.
Stop Common Core and begin "TEACHING" again!
stop common core testing. get rid of it.
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These tests are way above grade appropriate levels and involved too much time having to go back and forth from question to article to find a specific line or paragraph. The texts were also difficult for inner city students to relate to.