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Standardized Testing – Friend or Foe?
Pennsylvania mother of two Michelle Gray considers standardized testing a foe indeed. While other students attending Park Forest Elementary in State College, PA are participating in two weeks of standardized tests, Grays two children are spending their time elsewhere. Gray told CNN that she believes the tests cause unnecessary anxiety in students, dont accurately measure accomplishment, and are used to punish schools. Eight other parents have also decided to keep their children out of participating in testing this year, agreeing with Gray that the tests cause too much stress.
Factors Affecting the Accuracy of At-Home Pregnancy Tests
When you think you might be pregnant, every minute you have to wait to find out can seem like hours. A little impatience can lead to several test errors. Home pregnancy tests first developed in the 1970s allowed you to test for the early pregnancy indicator–the human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)–in your urine. The tests are accurate when you follow all the instructions carefully. Mistakes in taking the test or interpreting the results account for the majority of false positive or negative results. When you take the test is as important as how you take it.
Birth Control Effects on Pregnancy Tests
Pregnancy tests are an effective, affordable and convenient way to determine you are pregnant. Home pregnancy tests require nothing more than a urine sample, while your doctor may use a urine or blood test. If you are taking hormonal birth control, like the pill, Depo-Provera, or the NuvaRing, you may have questions about the effectiveness of home tests if you are concerned about an unplanned pregnancy.
How to Interpret Pregnancy Test Results
A home pregnancy test can tell you whether or not you’re pregnant, but you have to read it correctly. Though the process can seem straightforward, it’s sometimes harder than it looks. Faint lines called “evaporation lines” often show up after 10 minutes, which could cause you to think you received a positive result though you are not pregnant. A negative result doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re not pregnant, either. Interpret the results of your pregnancy test by knowing what to look for.
Food Allergy Tests
If it has been a few minutes to an hour after you or your child ate something and you notice swelling of the lips, face, tongue or throat, wheezing, trouble breathing, hives, abdominal pain with nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, a food allergy may be to blame. Some food allergies may produce mild symptoms, while others could be life threatening. An allergist can test you or your child, typically by using one of three methods.