tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post5148353337608954836..comments2024-03-28T22:04:16.157-04:00Comments on A Day in the Life: Test Prep and Pep #SOL19Leigh Anne Eckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-36048281639157559602019-03-24T20:46:00.836-04:002019-03-24T20:46:00.836-04:00I agree with your statement: I believe that if I t...I agree with your statement: I believe that if I teach my students to be strong, strategic, and critical readers and writers throughout the year, then I am teaching them to be prepared for the test, any test.<br /><br />I also agree with Terje - formative assessment and reflection are key. Trina https://www.blogger.com/profile/11258005874121223921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-91863207827741729492019-03-23T11:00:03.474-04:002019-03-23T11:00:03.474-04:00I didn't see that video...I will have to go ba...I didn't see that video...I will have to go back and watch it. I have been working with several people at the state level and I have been impressed with how transparent and realistic they are trying to make the new ILEARN. It sounds like the company that is facilitating the test is more reliable as well. Tbreithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711402462483699430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-67801303608433516692019-03-23T10:48:12.643-04:002019-03-23T10:48:12.643-04:00Well that's highly unusual to hear from the to...Well that's highly unusual to hear from the top, isn't it. Heartening to say the least. Now solve a mystery for me. What is "pep?" Christie Wymanhttps://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-16337381193933419432019-03-23T10:07:50.107-04:002019-03-23T10:07:50.107-04:00I believe in regular assessment and reflection to ...I believe in regular assessment and reflection to improve learning. Test is just one tool to collect data to improve instruction. It's good that the message from the state is starting to share a similar message. Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8692381227518715081.post-36466509448151048942019-03-23T10:02:55.410-04:002019-03-23T10:02:55.410-04:00Test prep as part of teaching - what a novel idea....Test prep as part of teaching - what a novel idea. It seems that in recent years test prep has taken precedence over instilling good learning habits in students. arjehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17793113101077660894noreply@blogger.com