jen_journal1

January 30, 2009

The students were working on a literature unit in class. Today they were paired up and given a short story to read (leveled based on reading ability). Following reading the story they were given an open book test which they completed with partners. The test was composed of multiple choice and short answer. The students had about forty-five minutes to read the short story and complete the test. As I circled the room, students were allowed to ask questions to clarify the test. The students were somewhat talkative, and did not seem too concerned with the outcome of the test. To date this year no one has achieved a 100, although some have been close. If I was to implement the same test, I would try to get the students to take it more seriously. I would remind the students that it is a grade without getting them too anxious about the assessment. I might also try giving the students the same material to read and leveled questions, perhaps that would reduce some of the distractions if everyone was reading the same story.

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