If you are wondering how, you can monitor your child’s education progress at school, this is for you. There are four main ways that parents monitor their children’s academic performance. They look at the school report, consult a competence assessment test, speak to the teacher, and speak to the child. Alone, each strategy does not solve everything, but they complement each other. School Reports The easiest way to see your child’s progress is through the school reports. Most district schools have online records that parents can easily access. If you need further clarification on the report or the teacher’s comments, the teacher is often a call away. The problem with the grades you see in the school reports is that they only show your kid’s ability to pass a test. How about their strengths? Their weaknesses? School reports don’t show this. If you want to know if your child is actually learning, you also need a competence assessment record. Competency Assessment Tests Unlike traditional exams that test every student’s capability with a standard test, online competency tests (like i-Ready) are different for each learner. Many schools use these individualized tests to complement the teacher’s efforts in in-person classes and remote…