NECAP Testing

Hello,

We are one third through our NECAP testing.  Tomorrow will be reading test number three in the morning and math test one in the afternoon.  The kids are learning how to take a test.  I was able talk to all of them individually today about how to do a better job at checking their work.  Most of the reading questions on this test aren't so much measuring comprehension, but whether or not the student has the will and patience to go back into the reading to find the correct answer.  In my opinion, a child cannot say they did their best, if they finish with a lot of time on the clock yet they haven't gone back into the texts to check their answers. 

I felt like most of them tried hard on the first test, but learned how to try even harder (and smarter) on the afternoon test.  Even though I played the role of proctor instead of teacher today, I was proud of their efforts. 

I have a meeting right after homework club tonight, so I'm getting this down while the kids are silent reading (at Homework Club).  There will be no homework (besides regular reading) tomorrow night either due to the testing.  Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest tonight and a breakfast in the morning.

Thanks and good night.

Mr. Shea