[etni] Fwd: more mosular bagrut
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From: byk <byk@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: more modular bagrut
Those in the ministry who say that they discourage the taking of
bagrut modules in 10th grade are no doubt honest. But of course,
since it is not illegal to take the exam in 10th grade, there is
nothing they can do to stop it. However principled English teachers
are, there are forces at work that make starting the modules early
hard to resist.
As to the Meitzav, I also believe that if the Ministry must know the
state of the nation, then let it come upon the students as, in the
words of Oscar Wllde. "as a surprise, pleasant or unpleasant as the
case may be", announced to the schools in question a month beforehand,
anywhere betwween 5th and 8th grade. Less time would thus be wasted
preparing for the test.
My only reservation is in answer to Judy Freedman. I know from
experience how wonderful and motivating success is to pupils who have
always failed. On the other hand, I object to the language of the
tests themselves, particularly A,B and C, which contain much which the
students will not have learned well, like present perfect, and thus
necessitates teaching test strategies. I know they can be learned,
and lead to success - in the exam, but not in knowing the language.
I'd rather they learned the language, with a test that reflects that
knowlege.
Jennifer Byk
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