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mbperrin

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2. Yes, all Texas tests are Pearson, and when I teach sophomores or juniors, I take 12 weeks out

Reply to DLnyc (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 11, 2012, 11:12 AM

Jun 2012

and teach them test-taking skills only. That leaves me 24 weeks of real instruction.

I have a lifetime average of 98% passing for my students over the last 16 years.

It's a waste of 12 weeks, except that the students must pass to graduate, so we serve them ill to not get them over it.

Meanwhile, I do hope there's a place in hell for the politicians and others who put this weight on students.

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Pearson PR Backfires. Education Publisher Accused of Censorship and Propaganda [View all] proud2BlibKansan Jun 2012 OP

Pearson perverts the educational process DLnyc Jun 2012 #1

Yes, all Texas tests are Pearson, and when I teach sophomores or juniors, I take 12 weeks out mbperrin Jun 2012 #2

The Texas TEA tests prepared by Pearson follow the TEKS Hangingon Jun 2012 #3