The Non-Metaphorical Test

May 25, 2011 16:59

Starting in third grade students learn that in order to be considered successful, they must pass a completely non-stressful three day long test at the end each year. This test that I speak of can best be compared to a top secret document that even Wiki Leaks cannot air ( Read more... )

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baxaphobia May 25 2011, 23:03:24 UTC
Oh how I remember administering the MCAS to students. What a nightmare...and proves nothing other than who can take a test and who can't. Arg!

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ecosopher May 25 2011, 23:41:04 UTC
Yeah, we have a similar test here, and I really wonder when we will become enlightened. Not any time soon, I fear.

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joeymichaels May 26 2011, 00:29:35 UTC
My public school friends call it "No Child Gets Ahead."

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java_fiend May 26 2011, 02:55:31 UTC
Because testing protocol is much more important than y'know, education.

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harmonicsoul May 26 2011, 14:38:51 UTC
Man, if I knew then what I know now, going three days without feeling stress at your students' age would be way too easy!

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