Posted by Megan on 3/07/09

Is anyone else having nightmares about FCAT scores? I am
really worried about it coming up next week. I have
followed the focus calendar but still worry about how my
kids will do. I have stressed the importance of a good
night sleep as well as eating a good breakfast. Is it just
me or does anyone else feel almost nauseated from this
test? I think part of the reason is because we as teachers
know how this test can affect our teaching careers. How
sad it is to know that one test will be used to determine
if I have taught well or not. I know that it all depends
on how a child feels the day of the test. In addition,
some kids just don't test well. Regardless, I will be
judged by how all of my kids do on ONE test. RIDICULOUS!!!
GET RID OF THE FCAT.....IT DOES NOT PROVE THAT A TEACHER
HAS DONE HIS OR HER JOB.
Perfect example, I had a child come to school with gum in
his hair, very upset. Do you think he did well? NO! Was
that my fault? NO!
What about the student that does not get enough sleep
because mom/dad lets them stay up all hours of the night?
Is that my fault? Absolutely not!!!
Parents need to take some ownership with this test. There
is WAY too much emphasis placed on the teacher as to why a
student did not pass. GET REAL!!!
Sorry I just had to vent.

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