Tuesday, March 9, 2010

You can lead a horse to water

But you cannot make kids a) pay attention to a test that determines whether or not they get a diploma or b) turn anything in.
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8 comments:

A Phillie Teacher said...

Truer words were never written. We're getting down to crunch time for senior projects. Their 6-page research segements are due this Friday and we have scads of kids who haven't even *started* their projects.

I have no idea how they think someone will come to their rescue. As much as the Philadelphia School District loves to give second, third and bazillionth chances, there's no getting around a state mandate.

Can't wait to see how this will turn out.

March 9, 2010 at 3:58 PM
Ricochet said...

Probably like ours.

A general ed student was complaining that he can't work 50 math problems in 2 hours. A special ed student told him he can have extra time if he asks for it.

He can't. (I don't identify that there are 2 sets of rules in my class)

I am waiting for some time to pass so he will forget who told him that and then I will tell him what I said before: whatever is unanswered is wrong.

March 9, 2010 at 4:21 PM
VKT said...

Amen to that!

March 9, 2010 at 6:27 PM
Mr. W said...

so true, so true. At least once a day this week I have given the "you can lead a horse to water..." analogy.

Our state tests are about 5 weeks away and I am looking around realizing my Geometry students are done for already.

I have wondered if I can give all my students passes or no marks until the scores come in and then give grades. I know it would cause a hassle, but...tell me who hasn't thought of it?

March 9, 2010 at 7:50 PM
Ricochet said...

Mr. W - I am going back to graphing pictures - those graphs where you plot points and get images if done correctly?

I found some online if you want them.

March 10, 2010 at 2:33 AM
Mrs. Chili said...

Oh, yeah. A while ago (I can't remember when) someone left a comment on one of my frustration posts at teacherseducation. That person said "you can lead a horse to water, but you can't hold his head under long enough to make a difference."

You have no idea how many horses I've wanted to drown.... wait.... maybe you do....

March 10, 2010 at 3:39 AM
Mr. W said...

sure send the link...thanks a lot.

It will be some nice practice for them during state testing time.

March 10, 2010 at 5:10 AM
Ricochet said...

Graphing pictures

http://bellevillebulldogs.tripod.com/id21.html

http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=15431

March 10, 2010 at 2:25 PM

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