Board approves resolution to administer third-grade reading tests on paper next year
Summary
The board voted to authorize Ohio-required third-grade reading assessments in a paper-and-pencil format next year, citing student stress and technology reliability concerns.
The board passed a resolution authorizing third-grade reading assessments to be administered in paper-and-pencil format for the next school year.
Members discussed whether the district would incur extra costs for paper testing; the superintendent and other members noted differing impressions about cost, with one member asking "Is this going to be additional do we have to to pay more money for this?" The superintendent replied that the district does pay more in some cases but that timing and agreements are still being arranged. Several members emphasized the stress testing places on younger students and technology-related frustrations; one member said the stress of the tests "are on those little ones, they feel that," as a rationale for the paper format.
After discussion the board adopted the resolution by roll-call vote. The superintendent and staff said teachers agree with using paper in the elementary grades to reduce student frustration and testing complexity.
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