Re: Discouraged about 4th gr. writing benchmark scores
Posted by question on 11/13/08
On 11/13/08, momof2 wrote:
> I am extremely discourged and am looking for any and all
> help. My students just took their writing benchmark test
> today, and the composition scores were absolutely
> disappointing. I have been using a program that evidently
> is not working.
>
> Looks like I am going to have to start at the beginning,
> but I have no idea where to begin. Plus, is it too late?
>
> FYI: I have never taught 4th grade before.
What did you think of their writing just prior to taking the
test? How did it look to you? Kids can freeze on a test or
not understand the question. Did these results take you by
surprise?