Monday, April 5, 2010
The dreaded test
We, as students have to take a test to show the district what we are learning. I like to call it the Together All Kids Suffer (TAKS) test. I honestly think that the test is way too easy and does not show our knowledge in certain subjects. Many students especially at my school get comended. Since our school is Pre-Ap Taking pointless test that are grade level does not show the district how well a student understands a certain subject. The test just takes up useless time and it is extremely boring. I think that the district should give a test that goes with what each student is doing and I don't think that all students should get the same test. For example, if you take algebra in a Pre-Ap class then you should take a Pre-Ap exam not a grade level math exam. Being in more advanced classes I become very frustrated that the district thinks of all students as the same. The district is basically saying that each and every student is the same as another and therfore they should all take the same test. To sum this all up I HATE THE "TOGETHER ALL KIDS SUFFER" TEST. Don't make kids suffer anymore end the madness end the test.
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Hey Anjanee!
ReplyDeleteJust to clear up one little detail. The district does not mandate the test. TAKS testing was created by the state and later enforced by the Federal Government. Changes are coming though. Next year's test is supposed to be much harder and students will have to answer more questions correctly in order to pass. Also, the high school courses will take end-of-course exams (that will match the curriculum) instead of TAKS.
However, I don't like the testing program at all!!
Mrs. Wright
Oh yeah... I forgot that the state mandates the test. So thank you for correcting me! =) I'm am glad that they are going to replace TAKS with a more difficult test. I like being challenged!
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