Standardized Testing

Last week, the students at our elementary school were given their state standardized tests.  And my daughter was nervous.

My husband and I were nervous, too, but have not passed any of it to her.  We've been super chill about the test and the role the results will play in her future.  It's the last thing she needs.  Instead, we've pointed her back to all of the progress she has made and all of the hard work she's done to be prepared.

She woke up on day one of testing... sick!  Fever, headache, sore throat.  After a trip to the doctor, we discovered it was strep.  Of course, she was home the next two days recovering and missed taking the tests on the scheduled days.

Initially, I was frustrated she missed testing days after only having one other absent day this academic year.  Why must she be sick on the days she needed to be there most?  But as it turns out, the make up testing environment may have really helped her take the tests in a calm state of mind.  It seemed to be with less pressure and may be exactly what she needed to do well.

She reported the tests were easy.  Now I'm nervous.

Time will tell.  Awaiting results...