http://www.petitiononline.com/killmcas/petition.html
This is a link to a petition that children created to stop the MCAS testing. This shows that anyone can stand up for what they believe in.
http://www.newdemocracyworld.org/shove.htm
This is a link to a website that shows people and towns refusing to take the MCAS test and how others react.
http://www.newdemocracyworld.org/rip.htm
This is a link to show how parents dislike this test and want to get rid of it.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Blogging, Connecting Us All
Blogs are for anyone in the world to see. If someone has a passion or a strong opinion, they have the option to share it with anyone interested in it.
The blog I have created gives people with negative feelings toward the MCAS testing a chance to read more about it and to see the effects it brings to young children. Even though the Department of Education has made this a requirement it does not mean you cannot stand up for what you believe in and voice your opinion. The blog shows that everyone has freedom of speech and can express a dislike. A blog can send a strong message out to others. The fact that a blog can be produced by anyone shows that people with strong opinions can get their points across in an interesting way and gives readers many outlooks to agree or disagree on.
Blogs do not have to be complex so children can create one or just read one and even leave comments for everyone to see. Blogging gets an opinion across and you can get feedback to then spark new ideas into your mind. This is a way to connect everyone together. With technology today no one has to be silenced. We have a chance to make a difference and actually take action and not just sit back and watch the world and all its flaws go by. By writing about your thoughts people could agree and things could change. Cultural, political and social issues can all be addressed to make people more well- informed citizens.
Readers should read this blog and realize they can stand up for what they believe in and always share their opinions with others. No Child should be left behind!
MCAS testing is not acceptable and this issue should not be overlooked. Do not watch your children or friends lose hope and not graduate high school because of one test in their way.
The blog I have created gives people with negative feelings toward the MCAS testing a chance to read more about it and to see the effects it brings to young children. Even though the Department of Education has made this a requirement it does not mean you cannot stand up for what you believe in and voice your opinion. The blog shows that everyone has freedom of speech and can express a dislike. A blog can send a strong message out to others. The fact that a blog can be produced by anyone shows that people with strong opinions can get their points across in an interesting way and gives readers many outlooks to agree or disagree on.
Blogs do not have to be complex so children can create one or just read one and even leave comments for everyone to see. Blogging gets an opinion across and you can get feedback to then spark new ideas into your mind. This is a way to connect everyone together. With technology today no one has to be silenced. We have a chance to make a difference and actually take action and not just sit back and watch the world and all its flaws go by. By writing about your thoughts people could agree and things could change. Cultural, political and social issues can all be addressed to make people more well- informed citizens.
Readers should read this blog and realize they can stand up for what they believe in and always share their opinions with others. No Child should be left behind!
MCAS testing is not acceptable and this issue should not be overlooked. Do not watch your children or friends lose hope and not graduate high school because of one test in their way.
The Massachusetts Comprehension Assessment system (MCAS) is a standardized test that is given to all Tenth grade students in Massachusetts. This test must be passed as a requirement to graduate from high school.
The school board created this test to get students prepared and work harder in order to pass this life altering test. This did not work; it does not assist in children’s learning methods. Schools are teaching to the test and are not focusing on bettering their education programs. This test does not illustrate their proper ability to learn or show how intelligent they are. Schools should be focusing on small class sizes and getting children interested in the material not scared about passing one test.
The school board says the diploma has more value because it means you passed this test, but really the diploma stands for the years and years of hard work and learning. This test does not portray what school is really like. It does not show all the hand on projects and the opportunities they have or how hard the teachers try to get students interested and how dedicated the teachers are to develop a relationship with their students. This test is not helpful to anyone. It does not show a child’s knowledge.
Schools are focusing on the test too much and have to cut back on enjoyable activities to get in that last lesson in that might be on the test. This makes schools seem too structured and living by this one test.
Many students do not pass this test and end their education right there. They do not have a chance to move on or sometimes have the opportunity to succeed. This test discourages many who do not pass. Twelve years of education should be enough; there should not be a deciding test. Children with disabilities or who do not go to a good quality school have to pass this test, which does not seem fair. This test eliminates options for children to go on with their education and it reduces their confidence. This test should not be a requirement to graduate high school. Every child should have a chance at a higher education and to not be held back from their dreams.
The school board created this test to get students prepared and work harder in order to pass this life altering test. This did not work; it does not assist in children’s learning methods. Schools are teaching to the test and are not focusing on bettering their education programs. This test does not illustrate their proper ability to learn or show how intelligent they are. Schools should be focusing on small class sizes and getting children interested in the material not scared about passing one test.
The school board says the diploma has more value because it means you passed this test, but really the diploma stands for the years and years of hard work and learning. This test does not portray what school is really like. It does not show all the hand on projects and the opportunities they have or how hard the teachers try to get students interested and how dedicated the teachers are to develop a relationship with their students. This test is not helpful to anyone. It does not show a child’s knowledge.
Schools are focusing on the test too much and have to cut back on enjoyable activities to get in that last lesson in that might be on the test. This makes schools seem too structured and living by this one test.
Many students do not pass this test and end their education right there. They do not have a chance to move on or sometimes have the opportunity to succeed. This test discourages many who do not pass. Twelve years of education should be enough; there should not be a deciding test. Children with disabilities or who do not go to a good quality school have to pass this test, which does not seem fair. This test eliminates options for children to go on with their education and it reduces their confidence. This test should not be a requirement to graduate high school. Every child should have a chance at a higher education and to not be held back from their dreams.
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