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Attention all Texas Students (this includes me)
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 3:24 pm
by TexasStooge
Tuesday thru. Friday, all High School Students will be taking the Texas Assessment of Knowledge & Skills (TAKS) test. I will be taking mine Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, so wish me luck.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 3:26 pm
by ColdFront77
Good luck on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge & Skills (TAKS), Michael.
I for one don't think there should be tests like this that a high school has to pass in order to graduate. Some students do not test well and shouldn't be held back for being intelligent and not passing an exam.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 3:35 pm
by TexasStooge
Well, this is only the benchmark for 11th graders (me), the 9th & 10th graders have to take theirs in order to graduate.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 3:42 pm
by OtherHD
At the beginning of the year I was told that juniors would NOT have to take the TAKS test. It's utterly STUPID that we have to take it, even after passing the Exit Level TAAS LAST YEAR!
Yeah, I'm pretty mad about having to take it, as you can see. It wouldn't be so bad if I didnt have two AP exams next week...
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 4:10 pm
by ColdFront77
I see. Many states, Florida and Massachusetts you have to pass it in order to graduate. I believe it is for juniors (11th graders).
My last two years of high school, 1994 to 1996, they were experimenting with the state exams for using it has a requirment to graduate. So those that didn't pass would graduate, unless they didn't do well in their classes.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 4:18 pm
by southerngale
Sorry guys - I know tests aren't any fun.
Good Luck though.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 6:02 pm
by Amanzi
Best of Luck for the test
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 6:03 pm
by ColdFront77
Lyle, they shouldn't allow teachers giving AP tests during the same week. Good luck to you, too.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 6:07 pm
by streetsoldier
Here, they are called MEP Tests, and are given every spring for state evaluation as to the academic standing of the school districts....these credentials can change from year to year, depending on the OVERALL average of the individual district.
"Your tax money being wasted away..."
One MORE reason I champion privatization of elementary and secondary schools.
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 6:21 pm
by Skywatch_NC
I wish you the very BEST, Michael, on those tests!
Eric
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 6:26 pm
by JQ Public
good luck. don't worry those are easy! those AP tests are killer!!
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 6:44 pm
by Rainband
Good luck!!!!!! 8)
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2003 7:31 pm
by pojo
Good Luck guys.
I remember taking the Sophomore assessment in High School...that was just as bad as taking my ACT's. I did not have to take a test to graduate, but I think my brother does...he is also a junior. I think Wisconsin requires the 'graduation test' starting with the class of 2003, don't quote me on that.
I have problem with standardized tests that has been underestimated by my teachers and professors. Thankfully, out of their generosity, my professors allow me to take the MC test without the Scantron sheet. They aren't supposed to do that, but they do.
Knock on wood, I have yet to take the University of Wisconsin System sophomore assessment. I'm academically a junior, but I have senior standing for credits.