Wednesday, February 27, 2013

The Age of "The Test"


Testing is here. What does that look like? Here's an idea: Students in "non-tested" grades have not been receiving their support services, and will not receive those services for a few more weeks. Those support teachers are now exclusively working with students who will be taking "The Test." Students in  non-tested grades will have an adjusted schedule for specials classes (Music, P.E. Media) during test weeks. Those teachers must assist with the administration of "The Test." (Of course, the adjusted specials schedule means teachers will have less planning and prep time.) Students in non-tested grades should not be given their recess time on testing days. The sounds of children playing outside (as they should) might distract students taking "The Test".
This is just a brief synopsis of the age of "The Test." The Almighty Test, which determines all success and failure of schools and teachers.
What does testing look like at your school? (For tested grades or non tested grades.)

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