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by Megan

Mar 7, 2009

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 slee...See More

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