I haven't posted anything in awhile, mainly because school has been sucking the life out of me. May is a stressful time of year for me (and probably many other teachers) as I try to cram every last bit of learning into my little lovelies in hopes that they will do well on the end-of-level tests. This year we are taking our tests online---I know this sounds like a great idea, and it is for some. However, the same students that randomly fill in the bubbles with pencil can now move much more quickly by clicking on any old answer that looks good. With much frustration, I watched one of my students move through a 54 question reading test in less than 10 minutes. Keep in mind that there were 7-8 passages that went along with the questions. Now, I consider myself pretty smart. I also consider myself a quick reader. However, there is no way in ---- that I could have read those passages and answered all the questions in 10 minutes!
May will soon be over, along with testing---only 14 more days to go!
Light after dark.
8 years ago
4 comments:
I feel your pain!! I just turned in all the Testing Stuff from our school today. We already have all our 3, 4, & 5th grade RAW scores back. It is crazy!! Hope you survive!!
You can make it! You can make it!
I was just thinking it seems as busy as the holidays lately! I am sure it is worse for teachers. I would like to see what your speedy student scores on that test!
I have tried to call a couple times. I know you are in a crazy place. Yesterday I saw a license plate that said "ninny" and I just laughed and laughed.
We passed sixth grade yesterday and my blog today is all about praising the teachers that worked with the boy to do it. I know you are one of "those guys" when it comes to teachers.
I feel like I am losing my mind. 12 days until the road trip in Ireland....what was I thinking to bring the family?
Love you
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