Testing.

This week both Jodi (Mrs. Miller) and Wendy (Mrs. Fernandez) are not teaching regular classes because they are doing assessments. This morning two assessment tests were given and afterwards we spent a good while sitting and talking about what we learned from the tests and they discussed why they enjoy giving the assessments. 

Two kindergardeners were tested at separate times. The first one tested was an ELL (English Language Learner) student who clearly had more difficulty taking the test than the second student who really did exceptionally well; however, something that really struck me was that they were both able to go through the same amount of the test, they both stopped at the same time. In my opinion that really points to excellent teaching. Although the first student did not have each concept completely grasped, he did have a good overall understanding of each concept. With a little help from the Resource Room he will be excelling in the same way as his peer. 

One of the main reasons that Wendy and Jodi enjoy assessment week so much is that they are able to have a better grasp on what students understand, what their strengths/weaknesses are, and how they process information. Their excitement has definitely rubbed off on me, I am excited to understand the students that I have been working with over the past two weeks better...unfortunately I will not be able to put any of that information into practice since Thursday is my last day, but I will have a better understanding of the process! 

Tomorrow is the first performance of the Spring Concert!