Single level tests yr3

[drivinmecrazy]

Been to DD1s parents evening today, before I went in DD(8) said she was scared her teacher would tell me anout her latest maths test, turns out she only scored 18/30 and was quite worried because usually does really well in class maths tests. Turns out it was a practice single level test that a few of them had taken and she was really stressed by the time constraint and panicked. Teacher still wants her to take single level test after easter, but i wonder if it's worth putting her through the stress when she doesn't have to do it or would it be a good chance to get used to taking such tests which are inevitable as she gets older.
I understand from teacher that she won't see her results but it's just for statistical info although she will get certificate saying she has taken it.
What would you do??

[drivinmecrazy]

???

[lljkk]

These sorts of tests should happen termly, she has to get used to them.
Maybe teacher could present it better, tho, creating less stress?

[Alambil]

she's 8. There's a LOAD of time til she gets into the whole testing / exam stuff at secondary age - well, year 6 with SATS...

I'd not let her do it - it's not for her benefit right now - she's EIGHT... she should be enjoying school, not getting totally stressed out (whereas secondary school yearly exams can be - to take the stress out of them by the time GCSEs come round - worked at my old school...)