The replacement of the TAKS test is now in full swing. This is the week for it.
What are we testing, you may ask.
We are testing students and teachers patience. We are testing our abilities to follow the rules of testing. Somewhere in there, we are also getting a glimpse of how much information our students are retaining. But it is also a test of riddles.
If you have never taken one of these assessments, you won't fully understand my sentiments above. But it is a reality that we have to face, and face it we will. We will do it with dignity and with much prayer. Prayer that our students will remember everything they have EVER been taught. Prayers that they shall be able to figure out the tricks that may be embedded in the questions. Prayers that they will take the time to test their answers for all possible solutions and the wisdom to chose the right answers. Prayers that the students will remain calm in their spirit and not apprehensive about anything.
Prayers are definitely still in our school as long as their are high stakes testing. May God bless our students and teachers throughout this week.
What are we testing, you may ask.
We are testing students and teachers patience. We are testing our abilities to follow the rules of testing. Somewhere in there, we are also getting a glimpse of how much information our students are retaining. But it is also a test of riddles.
If you have never taken one of these assessments, you won't fully understand my sentiments above. But it is a reality that we have to face, and face it we will. We will do it with dignity and with much prayer. Prayer that our students will remember everything they have EVER been taught. Prayers that they shall be able to figure out the tricks that may be embedded in the questions. Prayers that they will take the time to test their answers for all possible solutions and the wisdom to chose the right answers. Prayers that the students will remain calm in their spirit and not apprehensive about anything.
Prayers are definitely still in our school as long as their are high stakes testing. May God bless our students and teachers throughout this week.