[etni] [FWD: Re: modular test results and ECB]
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Subject: Re: [etni] modular test results and ECB
From: "Candy Schorer" <candella@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Dear Laurie and friends,
Although I support all of the comments that have been made about the
Moed A
exams, I believe that it is unfair to assign a share of the
responsibility
to ECB.
I was under the impression that the Module booklets, which were
published by
ECB and UPP, did not have Ministry approval. These booklets were
published
in response to a demand by teachers for Matric Prep unseens. The mock
exams
that were offered by ECB were based on the mock exams and instructional
material in the NBA handbook.
We were all guessing and because our students knew this, they weren't
as
surprised as they might have been when they sat for their exams.
Let's hope a definite pattern begins to emerge in Moed B. Moreover,
the
Ministry and the powers that be at Machon Szold see fit to publish a
teacher's guide that defines the levels and standards that have been
predetermined for each level. Giving those of us in the field more
than
just a few hints as to exam content (e.g. those that were filtered down
to
us at NBA courses) would be helpful. Including our input would be
divine.
I believe we would all like to see the English language taught on a
higher
level in Israel, the direct result being a higher level of proficiency
among
our students. However, this has to be done gradually and our
expectations,
as well of those in the testing department, must be realistic.
In my opinion, "backward planning" may be an option in project work,
but in
testing it leaves something to be desired.
Wishing the best of luck to all of our pupils on Thursday.
Candella Schorer
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