It took a loooong time to find research yesterday for this paper. Finally I was able to find two items online. Most of the research was before 1990 and not on the web. So after finding the research and reading some of it. I then felt I could start my paper.
The standardized test discussion, wow, not good memories from my childhood. Sorry about the emotions. It's so unfair to put soooo much pressure on these little guys to do well.
The assumptions in testing: number 9 (Fear and anxiety provide good motivation for learning) stuck out to me. I was so fearful of not doing well I thought I might not pass that particular grade level and then be in the same class as my sister! Boy, then I would be a "dummy".
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I get total test anxiety too. I remember not choosing to play softball my senior year, because the coach believed that fear and anger would cause you to play better. It had the opposite effect on me. I also know what it's like to see the student's faces when they are expected to take these tests..even the older kids still get upset. I have enjoyed meeting you through this class. Your comments are always very interesting to me. I'm sure you will do fine with the paper.
Oh, test anxiety!!!!!!! I am so familiar with that. Don't apoligize for your emotion, that will come in handy at the MARCH!
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