tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post2318774648588627766..comments2023-12-24T08:35:08.509-05:00Comments on Pissed Off: Too Bad He Can't Always Do What Is Best, But, I Can TryPissedoffteacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07924089808582137198noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-17510513055005189742009-12-07T16:35:43.234-05:002009-12-07T16:35:43.234-05:00I am currently enrolled at a university to become ...I am currently enrolled at a university to become a teacher. We are presently tackling these issues right now as to test scores and the grades in the classroom. I agree 100% with you by letting your students pass the class, even though their test scores are below the level of passing. One test should NOT be a way to show if a students should pass or not. There are other things to look at, like their grade inside the classroom. That one test can cause the students anxiety to sky rocket, as well as the test just being way too difficult. YOU are the type of teacher that inspires me by doing what she believes in and FIGHTING for it. Thank you for posting this, and thank you for fighting!jbaldwinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-25085729571313453622009-12-05T10:04:08.719-05:002009-12-05T10:04:08.719-05:00I teach Algebra, Geometry & Algebra2/Trig. I ...I teach Algebra, Geometry & Algebra2/Trig. I had suggested that Algebra(two terms for the upper level 2 and 3) and Alebra2/Trig(two terms) be given in that order and leave Geometry for last(grade 11). Many of my students cannot transfer the skills learned in Algebra into Geometry. They have a hard time integrating those skills especially since Geometry deals with so many definitions, theorems, postulates, and it's very abstract. I also suggested that students in their senior year should take a pre-calculus or an intro to college algebra so that they have the mastery to deal with the rigors of college-level math. Unfortunately, it fell on deaf ears. <br /><br />But, I do have students who pass my class and cannot pass the regents. As a classroom teacher, I give students opportunities to excel in the class, but, of course, there are those few who do not make it because they truly lack the basic algebra skills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-37359194550362706282009-12-05T09:31:41.660-05:002009-12-05T09:31:41.660-05:00I just found your blog. I too am a NYC teacher wit...I just found your blog. I too am a NYC teacher with 24 years in and still willing to fight the fight. You are my hero. I look forward to reading future posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29536003.post-83556070520275363842009-12-05T09:22:05.014-05:002009-12-05T09:22:05.014-05:00Isn't algebra the basis for trig????
I don...Isn't algebra the basis for trig????<br /><br />I don't know who Alex is and how he knows your school, but one thing is for sure, hell would freeze over before you can be humiliated. Alex, you're an idiot if you can't understand that being a sheep will get you nowhere in life.Schoolgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327692336247705060noreply@blogger.com