Pris

not only that Nance but TX teachers *TEACH* the TAAS test
ALLLLLLLLlllllllllllll YEARRRRRRRRRRRRR LONGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG ... and ...
after the tests are completed in the spring, they have parties in their
classrooms to CELEBRATE; give me a *break*!!! another pathetic thing that
happens is *some* teachers have been caught HELPING their students by giving
answers (gotta get those correct answers @ all costs, don't you know) BUT
THE ANSWERS WERE *WRONG*!!! (ha)

for a good chuckle or if you're really bored, you can take a look @ the TAAS
test for yourself @ their website and see how ridiculous this test really is
... and ... don't forget the kidlets STUDY FOR IT!!! BLAH :P
http://www.scotthochberg.com/taas.html

Pris ~> who'z grateful to have the privilege of teaching her kidos
*HERSELF*, thank you very much!!!
WARNING: I cannot be help responsible for the above, as apparently my cats
have learned how to type ...



----- Original Message -----
From: <marbleface@...>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 9:09 AM
Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Bush On Schools (get out the airline barf
bags!)

> I was taken by how impressed everyone in the article is that X% "passed"
the
> TAAS. This is not a particularly demanding test, and all the focus seems
to
> be on how many kids can pass it. Not do well on it. Just pass.
>
> So we are going to spend lots and lots of hours aiming at the lower half
of
> the class and making sure everyone can pass a meaningless test.
>
> Oh goodie.
>
> Now, where was that web page about the Independent Party. They may lose
but
> at least I don't have to hear this particular brand of hogwash.
>
> Nance