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[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] Re: test nuttiness--follow up
In a message dated 9/11/2006 2:17:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, robmarx1@yahoo.com writes: About a month ago I posted on my fun adventure trying to transfer my California Credential to Washington. Well--as a follow up, I took the Praxis II and scored in the top 15% "for the past few years" earning their "Certificate of Excellence." They actually sent me the certificate with such grand language proclaiming that it is people like me who better the teaching profession. I thought--because I passed a standardized test on Content Knowledge in the Social Studies? Wow--that's not how I would define a "great teacher." I certainly think I'm a good, effective teacher, but I have a long way to go and a lot to learn. I don't think this certificate based on a test score is the defining measurement. Just thought it was funny, and thought you all would get a kick out of it. ______________________________________________________________ I don't think too many people are going to celebrate September 11 rolling on the floor with laughter because you passed a social studies test. But, hey, this is ARN, who knows? Art
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