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MCT2 Practice test the new one

by chillin on the coast

Apr 24, 2009

Have you recently received a new MCT2 practice test?

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novels 468 On 5/12/09, the negativity wrote: > I do think the test is more challenging, but we want to > challenge the kids more. Rather than thinking "it is too hard" > think "how can i get them there?" There is a reason we are last > in the nation........and reading the comments on this board > show part of the reason why. the test isn't goin...See More

May 13, 2009

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i agree I agree with you, novels. How do you get those students up where they are supposed to be in 9th grade. We are faced with tons of obstacles: socioeconomic backgrounds, a culture of not valuing education, etc. To be honest with you, I was doing some research a few years back, and I found out the Mississippi has one of the lowest IQ averages in the co...See MoreI agree with you, novels. How do you get those students up where they are supposed to be in 9th grade. We are faced with tons of obstacles: socioeconomic backgrounds, a culture of not valuing education, etc. To be honest with you, I was doing some research a few years back, and I found out the Mississippi has one of the lowest IQ averages in the country as well. It is really hard to get kids to be Advanced when they seem to be born with less advantage than most kids. That is why real, hands on, relevant teaching is so important....not just having the right "resources". Why is it that we have more resources than ever and students are performing at lower and lower levels than anytime in recent history? I heard someone say once that a good teacher could use the Sears catalog to teach students, and I have to agree. While I don't agree with many things about NCLB, it does force teachers to really look at where the students are and try to get them higher.

On 5/13/09, novels 468 wrote: > On 5/12/09, the negativity wrote: >> I do think the test is more challenging, but we want to >> challenge the kids more. Rather than thinking "it is too hard" >> think "how can i get them there?" There is a reason we are last >> in the nation........and reading the comments on this board >> show part of the reason why. the test isn't going away, so find >> a way to make the teaching real and get the students involved. >> Don't worry about textbooks! Use the objectives as your guide. >> There are a million resources for free online. Be creative! > > > > The test should be more challenging. I teach English I in high > school, and it is very embarrassing to be named as the lowest state > in education. One person here has noted that the test "...is four > levels above their heads." I don't want to sound harsh, but for the > past two years when I have tested the 9th graders at the beginning > of the year to find their reading levels, 90% are reading at 5th or > 6th grade levels. For high school, that won't do. As the last > person said, ask "How can I get them there?" >> >> On 5/11/09, CONCERNED wrote: >>> On 5/06/09, Susie Hopper wrote: >>>> I totally agree with you also. The wording on the MCT2 >>>> Practice Test is >>>> ridiculous and VERY wordy. By the time I finished >>>> reading some of the questions, I had totally forgotten >>>> what I needed to be looking for. What can we do to >>>> change this? I feel that I teach my students the >>>> benchmarks and that most of the students master them; >>>> however, the scores I am getting on these practice >>>> tests are horrible!! Are they truly assessing what we >>>> are teaching or what? Thanks for your comments! Let's >>>> keep doing the job of teaching our students and let the >>>> tests fall where they may :) >>>> >>>> Susie Hopper North Tippah School District 4th-8th >>>> Reading Teacher >>> I THINK IT IS HORRIBLE. IT IS FOUR LEVELS ABOVE THEIR >>> HEADS. IF THEY WANT US TO TEACH HIGHER LEVELS, THEY NEED >>> TO GET US THE RESOURCES TO DO IT WITH, DON'T YOU AGREE?

May 13, 2009

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curious I am just curious. What grade do you teach in MS? On 5/12/09, the negativity wrote: > I do think the test is more challenging, but we want to > challenge the kids more. Rather than thinking "it is too hard" > think "how can i get them there?" There is a reason we are last > in the nation........and reading the comments on this board >...See More

Jun 15, 2009

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to curious I am assuming you are referring to the first poster. I have taught 3rd, 5th and 6th.

On 6/15/09, curious wrote: > I am just curious. What grade do you teach in MS? > On 5/12/09, the negativity wrote: >> I do think the test is more challenging, but we want to >> challenge the kids more. Rather than thinking "it is too har...See More

Jun 16, 2009

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Skeptical I also assume that Curious was referring to the first post where you attempted to encourage teachers to look at the brighter side of things. But the statement that you HAVE TAUGHT these grades, as well as your knowledge of the new difficulty in wording on these tests lead me to yet another concern.

How many ex-teachers (retired or otherwis...See MoreI also assume that Curious was referring to the first post where you attempted to encourage teachers to look at the brighter side of things. But the statement that you HAVE TAUGHT these grades, as well as your knowledge of the new difficulty in wording on these tests lead me to yet another concern.

How many ex-teachers (retired or otherwise) are the ones who sit and create these tests? I am married into a family with a long line of educators--so I do know the wealth of knowledge that oozes from these priceless resources, but I also know that if you are not in the classroom everyday, you tend to romanticize expected outcomes. On the flip side, when you are in everyday, you can be in a position to accentuate the negative. I feel that more of a balance needs to be our goal.

With several years in education now, teaching everything from inclusion to vo-tech to Language Arts, I seem to see teacher after teacher head- butting the MCT wall and to NO AVAIL!!!!Make teachers accountable-- PLEASE!!!! But, how does it create an accountability when teachers who can't are just simply moved somewhere they don't have to? And why does our Federal and State governments expect teachers to hit a moving target at a greater accuracy each year? Too many times these decisions are being made and these goals are being set completely by those teachers who no longer have anything at stake. Yes, teachers are invited to sit in on discussions and forums where testing items are discussed; however, many of those teachers seem to feel that none of their concerns are being listened to.

I feel that the best way to prepare our students is also the best way to prepare our teachers and prepare our tests--with balanace. Not focusing on the test everyday--but always focusing on the students!

On 6/16/09, to curious wrote: > I am assuming you are referring to the first poster. I have taught > 3rd, 5th and 6th. > > On 6/15/09, curious wrote: >> I am just curious. What grade do you teach in MS? >> On 5/12/09, the negativity wrote: >>> I do think the test is more challenging, but we want to >>> challenge the kids more. Rather than thinking "it is too hard" >>> think "how can i get them there?" There is a reason we are last >>> in the nation........and reading the comments on this board >>> show part of the reason why. the test isn't going away, so find >>> a way to make the teaching real and get the students involved. >>> Don't worry about textbooks! Use the objectives as your guide. >>> There are a million resources for free online. Be creative! >>> >>> On 5/11/09, CONCERNED wrote: >>>> On 5/06/09, Susie Hopper wrote: >>>>> I totally agree with you also. The wording on the MCT2 >>>>> Practice Test is >>>>> ridiculous and VERY wordy. By the time I finished >>>>> reading some of the questions, I had totally forgotten >>>>> what I needed to be looking for. What can we do to >>>>> change this? I feel that I teach my students the >>>>> benchmarks and that most of the students master them; >>>>> however, the scores I am getting on these practice >>>>> tests are horrible!! Are they truly assessing what we >>>>> are teaching or what? Thanks for your comments! Let's >>>>> keep doing the job of teaching our students and let the >>>>> tests fall where they may :) >>>>> >>>>> Susie Hopper North Tippah School District 4th-8th >>>>> Reading Teacher >>>> I THINK IT IS HORRIBLE. IT IS FOUR LEVELS ABOVE THEIR >>>> HEADS. IF THEY WANT US TO TEACH HIGHER LEVELS, THEY NEED >>>> TO GET US THE RESOURCES TO DO IT WITH, DON'T YOU AGREE?

Sep 14, 2009

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