Where in the World Isn't Bob Saget?

[PUSH]

Schools here used to use the NECAP tests, which were bad enough, but now the state uses the PARCC tests.

Districts here use whichever test they want. When I was in school we used MAPS, but that's really expensive, and with the rural communities a lot of schools use the STAR, and I believe there's one called the Forward exam. There's also WKCE, which used to be in a booklet, but I'm not sure what it is now, or if they even still have it. But all of them are multiple choice.

I just don't like how schools are using students as numbers. There's so much in a student that can't be shown in a standardized test.

 

[NYwdwfan]

Now, write a 3 paragraph explanation of how you arrived at that conclusion. Bonus points for a creative dance.

Now's the time on Sprockets when we dance!

 

[Nemo14]

Probably because we're a small state here, but all districts are required to use the test that the State Board of Education agrees to. It makes it easier to compare districts that way.

 

[JenniferS]

Double post. Can't delete!

You could if you'd scored A+'s in elementary school.

 

[Lucky]

Virginia has the SOL test. Some people say SOL is short for "Standards of Learning."

 

[MinnieM123]

Schools here used to use the NECAP tests, which were bad enough, but now the state uses the PARCC tests.

Virginia has the SOL test. Some people say SOL is short for "Standards of Learning."

Haven't a clue what tests they administered in MA, back when I was in school. But, I'm pretty sure I didn't pass any of them!

 

[unkadug]

Today's wake-up picture

 

[Nemo14]

Haven't a clue what tests they administered in MA, back when I was in school. But, I'm pretty sure I didn't pass any of them!

Back in the day, we took the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills if I remember correctly.

 

[Lucky]

Back in the day, we took the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills if I remember correctly.

Shucking corn and driving a tractor?

 

[Nemo14]

Shucking corn and driving a tractor?

pretty much - and caucusing....

 

[NYwdwfan]

Back in the day, we took the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills if I remember correctly.

We took the CAT test - I think it stood for California Aptitude Test. I wonder what Iowa did to get the boot?

 

[Nemo14]

We took the CAT test - I think it stood for California Aptitude Test. I wonder what Iowa did to get the boot?

When I first started teaching, they were using the CAT tests. We never had to do anything to prepare the kids for the test - it was just a day that you didn't teach your classes, kids just stayed in your homeroom all morning. Now with the NECAP, then the PARCC tests, we literally had to take a minimum of 3 days of class time to prepare the kids for taking the test. So ridiculous!!!!

 

[NYwdwfan]

When I first started teaching, they were using the CAT tests. We never had to do anything to prepare the kids for the test - it was just a day that you didn't teach your classes, kids just stayed in your homeroom all morning. Now with the NECAP, then the PARCC tests, we literally had to take a minimum of 3 days of class time to prepare the kids for taking the test. So ridiculous!!!!

I remember getting the instructions the day before - we were told we had no homework because we were supposed to rest and get a good night's sleep and we needed to bring in two number 2 pencils.

 

[Nemo14]

I remember getting the instructions the day before - we were told we had no homework because we were supposed to rest and get a good night's sleep and we needed to bring in two number 2 pencils.

Yes, we had to be reminded about filling in the little circles and gridding our names. But now, with so much depending on the test results, it's a much more detailed preparation.

 

[JenniferS]

Well, I've got my walking papers.
Sold out or not, we are shutting down the office Monday, November 14.

I will then be unemployed until March, at the earliest.

I am gutted. Gutted, I tell you.

 

[Nemo14]

Well, I've got my walking papers.
Sold out or not, we are shutting down the office Monday, November 14.

I will then be unemployed until March, at the earliest.

I am gutted. Gutted, I tell you.

*hands you a chocolate bar*

 

[JenniferS]

*hands you a chocolate bar*

You didn't lick it first, did you?

 

[Nemo14]

You didn't lick it first, did you?

moi?

 

[NYwdwfan]

Every morning when I pack my lunch I do not include any candy. Every afternoon I curse myself for not packing candy.

 

[JenniferS]

I had my lunch all ready to go last night.
Looks like Ski ate it sometime after I went to bed.

No chicken and veg in the fridge. Yes dirty plate in the sink.