I was really nervous and afraid that I would not be able to read and do well on my test. ... He also helped me to read in order to be prepared for the test on the very next day. ... Collins not only taught his students to be a good and responsible people, but he also is a funny and joyful person. ... When I was in the tenth grade, I failed the FCAT test, which is the test that measures student achievement in reading and writing. I felt very much discouraged and disappointed with myself because if I did not pass the FCAT test, and that could mean I could not graduate from high school. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Funny how often these find themselves passengers in the same automobile. ... Students are forced to memorize multiplication tables to pass test and check offs. According to the National Education Association (NEA) not much has changed in regards to teaching for memorization and to pass a test. ... 'We must get the testing scores increased. Everything is overshadowed by one high-stakes test.'...

• Word Count: 1015
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School