For the past 3 days I've been in Austin, Texas sitting on a Reading TAKS Test committee. It was one of the most exciting and rewarding experience of my life!! Now, don't get me wrong....I'm NOT for the TAKS Test, but if our kids have to take it, then it might as well be durable.
I was on a committee with 10 other Texas teachers from other towns, and we were nominated and chosen to serve on this committee. Out of all the WONDERFUL English teachers in Wichita Falls, 10 of us were chosen and approved by Dr. Orr. I feel humbled and honored to have been selected!!
WE did A LOT of reading and literally developed the up-coming Reading TAKS Test for either this year or next year. We spent MANY hours combing through good (and not tricky) answers that would justify the questions. My eyes and brain are tired, tired, tired, but at least I know our kids will have a fair shot at the test and hopefully will not feel so stressed out!!!
Good luck Texas students because I'm on your side!!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Austin
Posted by janet anglin at 6:36 AM
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I bet that was neat... I would love to help make a Math one... I cannot stand unjustified tricky questions.
It was WONDERFUL! They did have a
7th grade Math session going on the same time my committee was meeting, so you might check with the curriculum specialist and see what can be done about you going. I promise you that you won't regret it. It felt so good having teacher input into this test and TEA listening to us!!
Sounds like a very interesting three days. Glad they have people like you on the committee!! Glad you're home!
I'm sure you were a great asset to the committee! Love you!
What an honor to be chosen! Love you!!!
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