RBUSD Report: Test feature returns, classroom screen time policy coming
Test feature returns after teachers’, parents feedback The Redondo Unified school board has brought back a feature of the district’s new standardized testing at the suggestion of parents and teachers. The board approved “i-Ready” in July, without the option of customized learning plans known as “My Path.” On Sept. 22, after hearing feedback from teachers and parents, the board reinstated My Path, to be used alongside i-Ready. A group of teachers used MyPath last year during a pilot run of the new tests, given twice per year to grades K-9. “If you want to find out how much people like something, take it away. Our teachers want this tool available,” Boardmember Dan Elder said. “We try to avoid pushing things from the district down.” MyPath is used, for example, after the first of the two i-Ready standardized testings during a school year, when a teacher takes the results and creates a specific plan for a student, or groups of students, with the goal to improve in that section on the next test. i-Ready measures students against California state standards. The Redondo Beach school board approved the addition of My Path at a cost of $116,000. The basic i-Ready testing package cost…
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