[etni] Fw: the 3 pt. bagrut

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Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:27:01 +0300
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From: Esther Revivo - estherrv@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: the 3 pt. bagrut

Shavua tov, and good luck to everybody going back to work this week! I agree 
with Jennifer when she said, "The 3 point exam gives them something to aim 
for." When I began teaching English 32 yrs. ago, Pinchas Bechler, z'l was my 
Inspector. He saw me teach in a "masmam/ masmar" class. I asked him why 
these kids need English as their Hebrew skills are so poor.  His answer was 
more or less, "Israeli parents see English as an elite subject that opens 
doors for them, and  so they aren't willing for this subject not be taught 
to theikids. Hence, the MOE feels we must give it to them, albeit at a very 
basic level."

Today, I feel it serves another purpose: There are pupils (some of whom in 
my school I believe could benefit from but cannot afford an "ivchun,") are 
not clear 4 pointers. They're "iffy" -- somewhat between 3 and 4. They COULD 
squeeze through C,D and even get an 80 plus on their oral exam. They flunk 
on E but the other grades pulled them through the point 4 bagrut. These 
pupils at my school are made to complete their 3 point so to ensure their 
teudat Bagrut and only then are they allowed to try for the 4 point exam.

This was until the new glorious HOTS business which changes everything, 
sadly is now about to change things . Why not renew the old style literature 
questions  not tied to HOTS? se la vi-- that topic's been milked to death 
and whether we like it or not HOTS is here to stay. We peons have no say in 
the matter. (MY opinion.)

Until now, I do believe as Jennifer said, the 3 point has served a purpose. 
Being the international lingua franca, even a salesperson earning minimum 
wage at a store for tourists has benefited from doing a 3 point exam. (All 
those simple English phrases they needed to study in B for the postcard may 
help them on the job.)

In any event, have a good week folks with a smooth procession back to work!

Esther Revivo
Ulpanat Tzvia Sedot Negev



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