Picking Up Steam...

The children have awakened, and they want to take tests. In our system for reading, writing, and math, students move through a series of phases, which are variously numbered. Each phase contains a series of indicators which must be passes, usually by means of passing a test. Perhaps because they sense the end of the year approaching, they are very insistent that they want to take indicator tests right now. For the most part, they have actually been ready to take them, and I have some students who appear to realize that they are behind grade level in some subjects and seem to want to do something about that. All that I have to keep in mind is some sort of way in which to channel and direct the energy. It is keeping my brain busy, but in a good way.