New York State principals developed the survey below to gather information about parents’ views of state assessments. The State Ed. Department needs to hear from as many parents as possible so they understand the impact of the tests on our students.
Survey for Parents of Students in Grades 3-8
This year, New York State has substantially increased the amount of time devoted to standardized testing in grades 3 through 8. For example, third graders last
year spent a total of 150 minutes over three days on standardized tests in ELA
and 100 minutes over two days in math, for a total of 250 minutes or four hours
and ten minutes of testing spread over a three week period. This year, third
graders will spend 90 minutes a day for three consecutive days in each subject
- for a total of nine hours of testing in less than two weeks – more than DOUBLE
the testing time in a shortened window.
The New York Principals are seeking to gather information on the effects that this increase has had or is having upon the students in our schools. To that end, we are asking you to take a few minutes of your time to answer some simple questions about what you have observed regarding your child.
This survey is for parents of students in grades three through eight in any public school in New York State. If you have children in multiple grades, and feel that the experience varies from grade to grade, feel free to fill it out once for each grade in which you have a child.
Please:Complete the survey based upon your experience this year. Respond no later than Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Forward the survey to any parent who has children in grades 3 through 8.
Access the survey by following this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2L55CQQ
Information from New York State Principals
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Please take a moment to read the New York State Principals' Open Letter regarding the NYS APPR Legislation (http://www.newyorkprincipals.org/) and add your signature if you would like to support this.
The Numbers
As of today, over 1,432 principals in New York State signed our letter. This amounts to over 31% of the principals in New York State. Additionally, over 4,860 friends have voiced their support for our positions. Thank you to all who have taken this stand.
You can access the surveys through the following links:
* Survey for teachers: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/H6DLQY2
* Survey for parents: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2L55CQQ
