Monday, March 14, 2011
PSSAs or March Madness . . .
Today we begin 4 weeks of PSSA testing. Although I know the value of these tests, I question the length of time that is put into taking them. Our 8th graders literally are on hold for 4 weeks. Our 6th and 7th graders take the tests for two weeks. It disrupts our teaching cycles and puts kids in a frenzy. What actually happens with these numbers? We are given PowerPoint presentations on how to administer them, rules and regulations to follow, but I have yet to hear from an administrator what actually is done with these numbers. I know that if we don't do well we don't make "the grade", so to speak, but not much more. If you, too, would like to know more about the numbers, there is a good article listed below which equates the taking of the PSSAs with March Madness. Ironic, since today I begin a unit with my enrichment students on March Madness!
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