[etni] Fwd: RE: preparing for exams
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- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:58:41 +0200
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From: Michele Ben <mggben@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: preparing for exams
We teach English. About two weeks before the Meitzav we devote a few
lessons to familiarizing the kids with the format and doing one
practice test. That's it. And I know that a great many other
teachers in many other schools do the same. However, some of the ills
of standardized testing in any form is pressure on the teachers, kids
and teaching to the test. Negative backwash is part of standardized
testing. The best way to avoid it is to do away with all standardized
tests and figure out a better way to grade the kids. In my opinion,
the literature log is a step in the right direction. Too bad there
isn't something like that instead of the Meitzav...
Michele
Avi wrote:
> Why are teachers pressured to teach from 7th grade for the Meitzav
> that is in 8th grade??? WHY??? Teachers should be using the regular
> APPROVED coursebooks with their students as preperation for the
> Meitzav and yes, a couple of weeks before the exam, do 1,2 or 3
> Past-meitzav exams to familiarize the students with the format. If
> this is not acceptable by your principal (who is not an English
> teacher), involve your school inspector who will support you.
>
> Likewise for the modular bagrut. Pupils who are not ready for any exam
> should not be made to take it. Sometimes taking 1 module in 10th grade
> can be good as an incentive to motivate students to continue. This can
> only be true where you can assure success. A student who fails or does
> poorly in any exam (bagrut or other) is demoralized. You their teacher
> need to make this clear and if the authorities think otherwise, why
> not contact your regional inspector.
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