Writing and Test-Taking
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"Right now I am struggling
with how to balance the demands of the tests and the rigidity of
an imposed curriculum with enabling my students to realize the power
of writing when writing is meaningful. I believe that when we teach
writing, we should not ask our students to leave their personalities,
thoughts, interests, and opinions at the classroom door."
— Brooklyn LBW member, 1999 |
A College Teacher "Looks Both
Ways" at the Regents Exam
an an assignment shared by Linda Hirsch
"The Regents Exam was different, requiring that students' written responses
make reference to an article they were given to read..."