nikki

Posted on 6/16/09

Well...we didnt know and if you are so tired of it, you move it. Can
we have some professional respect here?

On 6/11/09, anonymous wrote:
> 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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