FAST Testing is Coming: Deep Breaths, Everyone
FAST test prep tip: Last Tuesday, I walked into my classroom to find little Sofia already at her desk at 7:30 AM, a full hour before school starts. She
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FAST test prep tip: Last Tuesday, I walked into my classroom to find little Sofia already at her desk at 7:30 AM, a full hour before school starts. She
FAST test prep tip: Last Thursday, I watched little Sofia walk out of our computer lab after finishing her FAST assessment, shoulders slumped, looking
FAST test prep tip: Last Tuesday, I was standing in front of my fourth graders trying to give them a pep talk before FAST testing when little Sofia raised
FAST test prep tip: Last Tuesday, I watched Sofia's mom pace outside my classroom door for ten minutes before finally knocking. When she came in, the
Parent communication tip: Last Tuesday, I watched a mom literally shake while dropping off her third-grader for our state testing prep session. Her hands
FAST test prep tip: Last week, little Sofia walked into my classroom looking like she'd been through a hurricane. Her hair was a mess, she had dark
FAST test prep tip: Last Tuesday, I caught myself snapping at little Sofia for sharpening her pencil during math. The poor kid just wanted a sharp point
FAST test prep tip: Last Tuesday, little Sofia came to my classroom with tears streaming down her face. Her mom had spent the entire car ride to school
FAST test prep tip: Last Tuesday, I watched little Sofia put her head down on her desk and just deflate. Testing was finally over, but instead of relief,
FAST test prep tip: Last Tuesday, I watched Miguel's mom pace the hallway before pickup, wringing her hands like she was waiting for medical test results.
FAST test prep tip: Last Tuesday, I watched little Sofia's mom pace outside my classroom door like she was waiting for medical test results. When I
FAST test prep tip: Last week, little Sofia looked up at me during our first real math lesson post-FAST and said, "Mrs. Santos, are we allowed to talk
Florida teacher tip: Picture this: It's my second year teaching, and I'm sitting in my first FCAT data meeting (yes, I'm that old) with a stack of
FAST test prep tip: Last week, little Sofia came up to me during morning work and whispered, "Ms. Santos, are we going to take another test today?" The
FAST test prep tip: Last Tuesday, I got a call from Sophia's mom at 7:30 PM. Her daughter had been crying about the upcoming FAST test, convinced she was
FAST test prep tip: Last Tuesday, I walked into my classroom with my coffee mug (the one that says "I Survived Another Year"), took one look at my FAST
Florida teacher tip: Last spring, I watched a first-year teacher practically hyperventilate over FAST scores. She was convinced her career was over