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07.10.08, 08:41 AM New York City
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Are their any advantages to taking ERBs at office instead of at preschool? Opting for former for my dc but worried that it might be a mistake. Any insights & experience would be appreciated. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 07.10.08, 08:41 AM Flag
 

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I would have the dc take it at the preschool since it's a familiar comfortable setting. My dd took it at the office and she was ok but other kids in the office had sep. issues because of the setting. I think it depends on the dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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How did your dd do? My dc doesn't usually have separation problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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my dd did fine but there were 3-4 other kids that had issues with the seperation. I think it also had to do with the psychologist that came out. There are many different ones so you could imagine the different approaches they all have to new dc. One lady came out to a little boy who looked scared and said I'm Dr. So and so..the kid heard the name Dr and freaked out. My #2 dd will take it in her preschool this Sept [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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SEPARATION -- learn how to spell! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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Absolutely dc is less likely to rush through it at the office than at school where he/she may feel like he/she is missing out. It totally depends on the kid though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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OP: I think I worry about the school's preconceived notions of my child being shared with the tester behind closed doors. Am I just being paranoid? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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I don't know, I never thought about that, but I guess it is possible & could either hurt or help depending. We took dc to the office b/c we didn't want her rushing - her teacher advised this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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np: the kids don't rush when they take it at school. NEver heard of such a concern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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Of course some do. Some kids love being part of the class & don;t want to miss anything that is going on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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At dc's school the kids were excited to have their turn taking the ERB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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You do have to understand that while that may be true for the majority of children, it is not true for all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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Are we going to argue about this for the next hour? My d [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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My dc's school put a positive spin on the test taking- that it would be fun. The kids wanted to have their turn taking the test. I don't recall hearing about any dc's rushing through it so they could go back to the class activity. Of course this is not true for all, but definitely for most. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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It is just absurd that you seem to think that no children would rush through it at school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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And it is absurd that you don't think the teachers know how to put a positive spin on it so that the children don't rush through it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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I never said that. I know that they do, that does not mean that there are not children who would still rush through it to get back to class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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I am not going to argue about this. The bottom line, OP, if you are there is that it is in the school's best interests to have the children score high on the ERB and the schools do a fine job of communicating the positive experience the children will have taking the test at the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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She should talk to dc's teacher and see what she says [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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Which is why I and several others I know took our dc to the office - that is what the school advised [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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Now you don't even make sense. Are you saying that the teachers didn't make it a positive experience? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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np: It is obvious that the teachers looked at each individual child & recommended what they think best for that child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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Below responder here: The teachers do not talk to the tester about the children. The tester also says nothing to the teachers after the test. Part of the rules. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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And you don't think the rules get broken if the tester has a long-standing relationship with the school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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No. I think they are pretty strict about it. ANd that the tester could lose her job if she is found out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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The school wouldn't rat on her if she has a relationship with them. Please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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You have bigger issues if this is a concern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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oh get lost [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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Very rare that a tester goes to the same school for more then a year. Testers get in and get out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:56 AM Flag
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Nope, I think you're not being paranoid. If this is at all a concern you should do it at the office. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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That's what I thought. Also heard that a high office score is considered a more accurate reflection of kid's abilities (as child didn't know tester and wasn't coddled with breaks or multi-session test). My dd aced test at office and did very well in ongoing process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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I think you are better off having dc take it at school. If he is having an off day or didn't get enough sleep the night before the teachers will recognize that and have him tested another day. He will be more comfortable at school. Even if your dc has no separation issues what if there are other children at the ERB office who come out crying? Could throw him off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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I have had 2 dcs take the ERB at preschool & 2 dcs take it at the office & I would say hands down it is better in the school. Obviously you don't know if you dc will have separation issues but if they do at the office you have no choice but to go home & scheduel for another time, & now your dc associates the test w/fear & crying. Why take that chance? In the school setting the teacher has the latitude to choose which child gets tested & in what order - if she is good, she sends off the strong kids first who come back & report how the "nice lady gave them a sticker" & after that all the kids, even the shy ones, are thrilled to go off & have their "special time". The teacher can also see if a child is coming down with a cold or is overtired & not send them for the test on that day. Overall, a no brainer, take it in the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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LOL. HARDLY a "no-brainer". If a dc loves school and is the type to rush to finish so as not to miss out on something in class, it's a much better idea to take kid to office. Also, you know the date ahead of time and can ensure a good night's sleep and good breakfast. Totally depends on the kid. Shy kids or those who could take or leave school might be better tested at school, but kids like my dc should be tested at office, imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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Where were you early when one mom was claiming that it cannot possibly be that any dc could do better at the office? ITA with you, mine would have taken about five minutes if we had had him take it at the school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:45 PM Flag
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I think it really depends on your kid. I had my DD take it at preschool; she's shy and reticent with strangers so I thought the familiarity of the school would be good for her (she got a 99/97/98, so I guess it worked). I'm going to have my DS take it at the center; he's outgoing and not at all shy (but I am worried he'd rush at school if the class was doing something he didn't want to miss). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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Mine got 99/99/99 (really) at the office. Totally depends on the kid (as you point out). Don't know that my dd would have broken 90 at school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:51 AM Flag
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I don't know. Dd took it at the office and got 99. Someone asked score and location a while back and several posters posted high scores and ERB office. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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