The TAKS is the end-of-year standardized test in Texas, you know, locked in a room all day long while being dead quiet. The works. Anyways, this video has been played at my school uncountable times is recent days, and it's so off I figured I'd share.
So if I do my pushups in the rain, will I do good on the test?
I had to take the math TAKS today. I drank an energy drink during it which kept me awake, but also made me feel incredibly sick since I hadn't eaten anything the whole day.
I still have 2 more tests to do.
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I can't remember, but don't most states copy Iowa's standardized tests system, and rename it for some wierd reason?
I know California does that, at the least...
I've already had the standardized tests this year. We do that in the first semester.
Quote from: [-Xephyr-] on April 29, 2009, 01:26:44 PM
The TAKS is the end-of-year standardized test in Texas, you know, locked in a room all day long while being dead quiet. The works. Anyways, this video has been played at my school uncountable times is recent days, and it's so off I figured I'd share.
So if I do my pushups in the rain, will I do good on the test?
This video makes me want to shoot myself. Christ, people weren't lying when they said it was horrible.
And I'm taking my math TAKS tomorrow.
If it's anything like the review today, it will be extremely easy.
I'm glad I'm done with standardized testing.
The MAP test was a joke.
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 29, 2009, 01:59:50 PM
I'm glad I'm done with standardized testing.
The MAP test was a joke.
Yeah, it took us like two weeks to finish it.
Standardized Tests are extremely easy. That video was also hysterical.
I passed my standard testing last year on the first try, whereas we have seniors that can't even pass math (and that was 9th grade math).
NY utilizes the Regents tests. They're such bullpoop. They don't actually test you on anything, other than the ability to read and interpret questions and the reference tables.
Quote from: [-Xephyr-] on April 29, 2009, 01:26:44 PM
The TAKS is the end-of-year standardized test in Texas, you know, locked in a room all day long while being dead quiet. The works. Anyways, this video has been played at my school uncountable times is recent days, and it's so off I figured I'd share.
So if I do my pushups in the rain, will I do good on the test?
Oh god. I'm ashamed to take these tests now...
Us Arizonans have to take the AIMS. (Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards)
Took it a few years ago. It was so easy. The standards are so low.
Quote from: Super on April 29, 2009, 03:43:28 PM
Us Arizonans have to take the AIMS. (Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards)
Took it a few years ago. It was so easy. The standards are so low.
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
Ever since before I started Kindergarten in 1998, I believe my state has had its standardized tests, called FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test). We usually take its tests in early February, and it takes the state so long to grade them that we usually get the scores during the last week of school in late May or early June.
And I'll note that that test is ridiculously easy in Math, testing things that I learned about 4 years before the test. Reading is rather easy too, but not quite as much. Yet, even with the insane ease of the test, the number of people who fail it are apparently a huge issue to the state.
They almost completely lack a science test, giving it out only to 5th and 11th grades I believe.
Quote from: Kilroy the Scoot on April 29, 2009, 03:47:27 PM
Quote from: Super on April 29, 2009, 03:43:28 PM
Us Arizonans have to take the AIMS. (Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards)
Took it a few years ago. It was so easy. The standards are so low.
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
No child was left behind. They were all put at the same, low level.
That was the most retarded thing I had ever seen, and it's now a fad at my school. At least I don't have to actually take those tests again.
Also, you're not supposed to sleep during or after the test, at least that was the rule last year. Funny they're encouraging you to pack pillows.
Quote from: Rius on April 29, 2009, 04:16:55 PM
That was the most retarded thing I had ever seen, and it's now a fad at my school. At least I don't have to actually take those tests again.
Also, you're not supposed to sleep during or after the test, at least that was the rule last year. Funny they're encouraging you to pack pillows.
Really?
That only applies when you're taking the test.
After you're done, you can sleep all you want.
Quote from: Sync on April 29, 2009, 04:41:31 PM
Quote from: Rius on April 29, 2009, 04:16:55 PM
That was the most retarded thing I had ever seen, and it's now a fad at my school. At least I don't have to actually take those tests again.
Also, you're not supposed to sleep during or after the test, at least that was the rule last year. Funny they're encouraging you to pack pillows.
Really?
That only applies when you're taking the test.
After you're done, you can sleep all you want.
Nope, since sleeping sounds (snoring) can distract other people. You're just supposed to read or twiddle your thumbs.
PACT
Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test.
Haven't taken it in a few years, and it was discontinued recently. :O
I'm not going to high school till next year.
Quote from: ASDF MAN on April 29, 2009, 04:51:47 PM
I'm not going to high school till next year.
Oh dear.
You'll either hate it or love it.
I sure as hell hate it.
http://www.meritsoftware.com/standardized_tests/AR.php
In Arkansas, we have to deal with the ACTAAP, which means 10th graders spend all year preparing for the EOC (End of Course) Biology and EOC Geometry Exams, while us 11th graders get to spend time prepping for the EOC Literacy Exam.
Also, the video wouldn't load for me. It says something about an error.
Ugh, I had the Geometry test today.
I don't live in Texas though. CA.
Don't worry, I can get the swine flu too.
Quote from: Sync on April 29, 2009, 04:59:53 PM
Quote from: ASDF MAN on April 29, 2009, 04:51:47 PM
I'm not going to high school till next year.
Oh dear.
You'll either hate it or love it.
I sure as hell hate it.
I have to take applied next year, so I might have a chance.
Anyone know what it's called in Ontario? The exams, I mean.
I've taken both my reading and Math already, 100% on reading, still got commended on math.
Tomorrow and Friday I take my science and history (dog) tests, respectivelly.
Quote from: ASDF MAN on April 29, 2009, 05:09:17 PM
Quote from: Sync on April 29, 2009, 04:59:53 PM
Quote from: ASDF MAN on April 29, 2009, 04:51:47 PM
I'm not going to high school till next year.
Oh dear.
You'll either hate it or love it.
I sure as hell hate it.
I have to take applied next year, so I might have a chance.
Anyone know what it's called in Ontario? The exams, I mean.
I'm only in eigth grade.
Wisconsin Knowledge Concepts Examinations are the only ones around here. Not really sure when, or it, I have to take it again.
I had the MCAS in high school, if you didn't pass it you didn't pass high school regardless of how well you did in your classes
Quote from: Super on April 29, 2009, 04:01:22 PM
Quote from: Kilroy the Scoot on April 29, 2009, 03:47:27 PM
Quote from: Super on April 29, 2009, 03:43:28 PM
Us Arizonans have to take the AIMS. (Arizona's Instrument to Measure Standards)
Took it a few years ago. It was so easy. The standards are so low.
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND
No child was left behind. They were all put at the same, low level.
Or just kicked out.
Quote from: Friendly Hostile on April 29, 2009, 03:13:37 PM
NY utilizes the Regents tests. They're such bullpoop. They don't actually test you on anything, other than the ability to read and interpret questions and the reference tables.
This.