Results of survey from 8000 parents about impact of this year's state tests
Over the course of two weeks, 8000 parents across the state responded to a survey developed by New York principals regarding their children’s experiences with the recent state 3-8 Assessments in ELA and mathematics. The parent survey was conducted bywww.newyorkprincipals.org The purpose of the survey was to find out more about the effects of these exams.
Teachers and principals of 3-8 students were also surveyed. 6,641 teachers responded and 792 principals responded. Both groups expressed serious concerns and frustrations with the state testing program.
Parents who responded expressed serious concerns regarding the impact that these tests have had on their children and their learning:
· 75% reported their child was more anxious in th