Please move this topic to the ENGLISH page.

It should not be part of the French Teachers Chatboard.

We are tired of it.

Veuillez déplacer ce sujet à la page d'ANGLIAS.
Il ne devrait pas faire partie du site des professeurs de français.

Cela nous fatigue.

A.A.

On 6/08/09, Mikw wrote:
> This test is atrocious and yes the stae wants our money. Best
> part is we have never learned this stuff in college and won't
> ever teach it. How do I know what a writer of a 1950's
> newspaper column meant if i wasnt alive. Update the test. The
> state sucks and may even be using us to fix economy. lol
> -Mike
> On 5/15/09, nik wrote:
>> Hi :
>>
>> No one has responded to me in a bit. I got the state to
>> grant me an extension. This is my last one, I am desperate
>> to pass this exam.
>>
>> My school district is giving me a problem. Some one told me
>> to study the Norton Anthologies. Has anyone taken the course
>> offer by Kaplan?
>>
>> Thanks..
>>
>>
>> On 4/28/09, nik wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> Hey there:
>>>
>>>
>>> You sound just like me, that is good but scary at the
>>> same time. If you read my previous posts I have studied
>>> and not, same score. Then, I was tutored by a
>>> Nationally certified teacher in my district, did the
>>> worst I ever did.
>>>
>>> I have gone to people that have passed this exam and
>>> either they, A) had to take it about 4x times B) they
>>> passed with sheer luck.
>>>
>>> I was going to take the Molloy class but you just
>>> solidified what I had already heard.
>>>
>>> I too when taking the exam thought I was nuts because I
>>> could of sworn I saw the questions before the other
>>> times when I took the test.
>>>
>>> Does the state see that you are failing and just want
>>> your $88 dollars? Or after a certain amount of times,
>>> they just pass you. I have never seen a test were there
>>> is no study guide, no corrections given back, nor
>>> anyone who has a clue.
>>>
>>> However, when it comes for the students I feel like I
>>> have to give them everything, practically spoon feed
>>> them the answers and always find the extra points!!
>>>
>>> Well, where are my extra points?! I am so angry and
>>> want to know how to pass this test once and for all.
>>>
>>> At this point, I am willing to beg, borrow, steal, and
>>> cheat to pass...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 4/28/09, Peter wrote:
>>>> I dont know what to do? The first time I took it I
>>>> passed the essay with a 220 ever since I have failed
>>>> it. The NYSTCE prep questions are not on the exam and
>>>> the poem essay I have never seen???
>>>>
>>>> The test company actually serves other states. I
>>>> found their english prep guides and like the NY one,
>>>> they are no help. I COULD PASS THIS TEST IF I HAD THE
>>>> CORRECT ANSWERS OF THE QUESTIONS. They ask the same
>>>> questions over and over. I actually remember them as
>>>> soon as I see them. I dont even have to read the
>>>> passages. So one time I decided to answer them
>>>> different then I usually do - I did real bad, under
>>>> 200. I cant figure out how they want you to write it?
>>>> I followed their format with the poem as best as I
>>>> can with no success.
>>>>
>>>> I did a prep course at Molloy College, WASTE OF TIME!
>>>> The teacher had no idea? No one seems to know
>>>> anything about this exam??? How is this possible? I
>>>> am willing to PAY for these answers.
>>>>
>>>> The books WASTE OF TIME! I memorized them from front
>>>> to back - NO HELP!
>>>>
>>>> I have passed the subreas in every subject , just not
>>>> on the same exam. I already have a one year
>>>> extension, I am not sure if I can get another one? I
>>>> have everything else done. I heard that the Union can
>>>> help, but I don't know?? There usless too, except
>>>> when it comes to taking money, just like this exam.

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