#standardized tests

[shittysawtraps]

Hello, Dianna.

Last Tuesday, you chased your son out of your house and locked him out for the night. What had he done?

He had a little baggie of marijuana under his bed to help with his test anxiety. Your response was cruel and disproportionate. So it's time for you to learn a little about the effects of marijuana firsthand.

On the other side of that pane of glass is what marijuana users call a time bomb. It's a marijuana cigarette with the end that would usually go into your mouth stuck into the "bowl" of the marijuana pipe. When the marijuana cigarette is smoked down, the loose marijuana in the "bowl" will catch fire and burn.

Unusually, there is a piece of metal stuck though the marijuana cigarette, near the base. That is part of a very different time bomb.

You have six minutes to smoke the marijuana "time bomb" down so that the metal falls, breaking the circuit and diffusing the bomb.

Approach the mouthpiece and press the green button on the desk to ignite the marijuana "time bomb" and smoke your way to safety.

You'll be extremely "high" on the marijuana, but you will be alive. And when you come down, you'll be safe. Though, maybe, you'll give others space to cope with... look, I'd smoke weed too if i had to do all the damn standardized testing teens today do. And that's to say nothing of all the guns! Holy...

Look, get high or die, make your choice, Dianna.

#shitty saw traps #submission #standardized tests #marijuana #time bomb #gun violence

[rosie-love98]

Standardized Vs. Homework:

I hear folks complain about Standardized Testings and Homework all of the time. Personally, I had found Homework worse as it's a daily struggle (even on weekends!) and it often to me a lot of time to finish. Especially when in Middle School or High School. And may heaven help you if you were one of the few students who actually did the assignment as the teacher ain't gonna be happy with the students who didn't.

For some reason, I don't recall Standardized Testings giving me as much stress. Maybe it's because I was an IEP student, maybe it's my brain blocking those bad memories out or because, when testing it just felt more...calmer. I can't explain it.

The class rooms are quiet, you get to go home early if you're done soon enough (though I would take too long a couple of times...), and the teachers gave you permission to eat snacks and chew gum. I even got introduced to the musical, "They're Playing Our Song", due to a part of the script being a part of the exams.

THAT being said, I know the testings are torment for students and teachers alike. And it doesn't do much good for the class environment as the testings require you to take in your lessons and spit them all out rather than actually learning the said lessons effectively.

Still, which do you think was Horace Mann's biggest mistake; Standardized Testings or Homework?

#american school system #school #schooling #homework #standardized tests #school systems

[serpentinesheldonserpentine]

As memory serves...

...it was Junior High when we took those “don't worry this test doesn't count” exams. Idaho tests? Iowa? Anyway, ours was not the District you tell kids a test doesn't count.

My classmates were filling in those OCR ovals to create checker boards, curse words, you name it.

On an unrelated topic we had a new principal the following year.

#standardized tests #we don't need no education #Spotify

[corin-tuckers-left-one]

I just don't think it's normal that you should need to break up private companies' monopolies on standardised testing. It seems very alien and dystopian that a profit motive could worm its way that insidiously into education. I really just think schools should be about learning and not companies trying to maximise profit.

I don't know? Maybe I'm just naïve. Is this an American thing?

#capitalism #school #education #standardized tests #personal #i'm australian fyi

[samnotsammy12]

so the PSATs were yesterday

#psat #psats #standardized tests #are the worst

[gt-prep]

How can I study for the GRE in two months?

how to prepare for gre in 2 months Introduction

The GRE exam is the gold standard for graduate school admissions, and preparing for it in 2 months requires discipline and patience. To prepare, create a study schedule, seek help from experts, and learn the necessary skills while balancing leisure activities like sleeping or eating. By focusing on these aspects, you can achieve success in the test and secure a good school admission.

Create a study schedule

Create a study schedule and schedule time for studying each day. Aim for 3-4 days per week, with the amount of time varying depending on your schedule. For example, Wednesday may be the day you spend more time studying, while Thursday may only take 2 hours to complete assignments and review learning.  

Schedule breaks throughout the day, including breakfast, playtime with friends or family, and fitness activities like jogging. These breaks should not only be coffee breaks or lunchtime but should also include non-academic activities like playtime with friends or family.

Get help from the experts

To improve your GRE exam preparation, seek help from experts, either in person or online, or utilize free resources. While GRE prep apps may seem helpful at first glance, it's best to stick with tried-and-true methods before embracing new technologies. It's crucial to avoid distractions and focus on effective study methods.

Start with the basics

The GRE test is a standardized exam assessing critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills for graduate school in the US. It comprises three sections: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing. The test allows two hours per section or one day for a more flexible approach.

Memorize common words, phrases and idioms

The GRE tests vocabulary by evaluating understanding of words' meanings, context, and roots. To avoid confusion, it is essential to recognize both the meanings and roots of words. Use flashcards with pictures to remember definitions and phrases. The GRE also tests understanding of common idioms, such as "kicking the bucket" and "two heads are better than one," which have meaning beyond literal translations. Studying these expressions will help ensure no surprises on test day.

[Know more: How to Prepare Your Mind for the GRE Exam]

Focus on verb forms instead of nouns

Verb forms are crucial in sentences as they convey the meaning and actions of the speaker. With over 200 verb roots in English, they make up the largest part of the vocabulary list, with only 30 nouns. To improve your GRE score, focus on learning as many verbs as possible without memorizing all their forms.

Learn common patterns of sentences and types of paragraphs

Sentence structure is crucial for learning, as it involves recognizing a sentence in context. A sentence typically consists of a subject and an object, with the object being either a noun or pronoun. The verb in a sentence links two things together, either as an action verb or a linking verb like "to be."

It is possible to prepare for GRE in 2 months.

For just two months, coaching for GRE exam or self study requires motivation, discipline, and focus. Consistency and patience are essential, even when things don't go as planned. Persistence and organization are crucial during this period, as it helps manage various tasks such as studying for the exam, preparing a schedule, and tracking progress. Despite any setbacks, persistence and practice will lead to better results.  

Conclusion

This article suggests that preparing for the GRE in two months requires significant effort. To prepare, create a study schedule and stick to it. Seek help from experts to guide you through difficult areas. Practice makes perfect, as more practice tests before the exam day, the better prepared you will be for the actual exam.

#how to prepare for gre in 2 months #prepare for gre #gre #gre in 2 months #prepare for entrance exam #standardized tests #gre exam #gre test #gre test prep

[jackiestarsister]

Me after reading Battle of the Labyrinth: My favorite part was when a kid with ADHD refused to take a standardized test, told the sphinx that intelligence is more than just memorizing facts, and destroyed their grading machine.

My neurotypical friend who hasn't read the book: Yaaaass, girl, destroy the evil standardized test machine!!!

#Percy Jackson and the Olympians #Battle of the Labyrinth #Annabeth Chase #standardized testing #standardized tests #ADHD #ADD #attention deficit disorder #attention deficit hyperactivity disorder #learning disabilities #learning disorders

[bluejays-and-books]

10/11/22

i have the PSAT tomorrow morning, so i spent this evening getting some last minute math practice in. it’s been such a long time since i’ve done any algebra or geometry (i’m two years ahead of my class and in calc right now), so i definitely needed that warm up before the real deal!

#studyblr #new studyblr #studyspo #academia #academics #PSAT test #standardized tests #national merit scholarship

[eliteprepsat]

The College Board goes to great lengths to ensure that the SAT remains fair—not only to avoid complaints and lawsuits but to maintain a high-quality product. (After all, the College Board is a business, competing with the ACT.)

More to the point, the main purpose of the SAT is to provide a fair, “standardized” means of evaluating students, offsetting any inherent variations among various high school class difficulty levels and teacher grading styles. To establish fairness, the SAT-makers test each question on a large group of students over time and then employ statistical methods to ensure a similar balance of “easy,” “medium,” and “difficult” questions on each test version.

Even after these extensive efforts to craft each test equally, there is naturally some variance in difficulty from one test to the next. To address this, the College Board uses what’s called an equating process. First, a student’s “raw scores” (the total number of questions answered correctly) are calculated for the math, reading, and writing sections. Then, these numbers are converted into “scaled scores” (the section scores between 200 and 800). The specific conversion will differ depending on the difficulty of each test version.

“So, for example, a single incorrect answer on one administration could equal two or three incorrect answers on a more difficult version. The equating process ensures fairness for all students.” — College Board tweet

Let’s look at an example from a couple College Board SAT tests. Compare the two conversion tables below: On test #1, a raw score of 50 for math translates to a scaled score of 700, whereas on test #2, the same raw score of 50 translates to a scaled score of 720.

In determining each “scale,” the College Board does not compare your scores to those of other students who take the SAT on the same date as you, so any rumor you may have heard about particular test dates being easier or harder is untrue.

The take home message can be summed up by this statement from the College Board: “A score of 400 on one test form is equivalent to a score of 400 on another test form.”  

As a result, colleges and universities can confidently compare students’ scores from any given test date without having to adjust for test version differences.

All this being said, test difficulty is also subjective. So yes, some tests may be more difficult for you. It depends on how difficult you find the reading passages and questions on a given test version—one reason to take the SAT more than once.  

Hopefully though, you can breathe a little more easily knowing that all test dates are created equal. And remember that, really, the main thing to consider when choosing a test date is how prepared you are.

(For further guidance, see my previous article When Should I Take the SAT?)

#studyblr #SAT #test prep #college prep #college admissions #standardized tests #high school

[artykyn]

thinking about someone I used to know who once wrote on an essay section of an exam “Damn man I don’t fucking know, fuck this shit, fuck your mom, I hate you” and moved on, with the intention of answering everything else and coming back to the harder questions at the end

But forgot to actually review their answers and was so tired once they finished that they turned it in just like that and didn’t remember what they did until a day later

It was a standardized state exam for 12-year-olds. So it got sent somewhere else to grade

Anyway shout out to whoever had to grade that

#i mean let's be honest if you're grading standardized tests taken across a whole state? #statistically you probably see weird ''answers'' a LOT. i bet it didn't even phase them #mine #memories #school #school memories #education #standardized tests #standardized testing #swearing

[in-sightpublishing]

Conversation with Bob Williams on Practical and Impractical Intelligence Testing: Retired Nuclear Physicist (7)

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#admissions #challenges #conferences #diffusion tensor imaging #Intelligence #Interviews #libraries #microfiche #myths #networks #Psychometric g #research #standardized tests #Statistics #twin studies

[woodox-earthtaurus]

Boooo Dartmouth for bringing back Standardized tests for college entrance. Booooooooooo

#sat #act #standardized tests #booo

[labaguetteisdabest]

ugh nooo i have an exam that starts tomorrowwwww i just wanna readddd i'm stressed enough as it is

#test #tests #standardized tests #*dying inside* #(as we wine and dine- sorry not the time to make hamilton references)

[heywhatsupfolks]

if anyone else's SAT proctor from today forgot to give you extended time please lmk

#sat #standardized tests #december 2 #college board #collegeboard #extra time #extended time #test #tests

[turboeasteregg]

Standardized testing in the US was so so much less in the 80's when I was in grade school, but even then it was clunky and limited and kids hated it and it gave everyone testing anxiety and nobody respected it. The *quality adults* knew it was crap we all just had to put up with even then.

I was spectacular at taking standardized tests. Actually infamous for it. It never ever gave me any joy, I just was really good at it from the very first test I ever encountered.

Realized very recently that this is because I look(ed) at every interaction thru the lense of What Are You Asking of Me (so I can do that and this interaction can be over), and I simply approached tests that way too. Ah, this paper wants certain answers from me. I can do that.

SIGH.

--My comment on Chapter 3 of What We Make of It (Shotgun Wedding) by charlottemadison

#good omens #ineffable partners #school testing #standardized tests #test anxiety

[impartofnature]

I know it's not my usual content, but: I got a 25 on the ACT!!!

16 in math, 25 in English, 26 in writing, and 31 in reading!

#act #act test #test #testing #standardized tests #American college test