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Volume VII, Issue XIII of The Jefferson Journal examines how JMS students, teachers, and administrators perceive California state testing through CAASPP. Student responses address necessity and value: testing reveals readiness, placement into appropriate classes, and areas for improvement. The article also discusses how block scheduling affects the testing experience, including stress, time to complete English and Math, and relief after the exam period. It concludes by weighing drawbacks with the role of testing in academic planning.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

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Pages9

Reading Time14 min

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What Does JMS Think of State Testing?

Students’ views on testing and block scheduling

Placement, stress, and the purpose of CAASPP

Conclusion

The Mayor Stepping Up

Mayor George Chen background

Interview: inspiration, enjoyment, and the Del Amo curfew

T H E J E F F E R S O N J O U R N A L Volume VII, Issue XIII What Does JMS Think of State Testing? By Daniel J. Evalynn K. Hayato M. Madison M. Chloe Y. The California Local Educational Agency (LEA), provides state testing for public schools. These tests measure the academic performance of students, how good the teachers teach, and the average of how advanced the school is, making them extremely critical in the education system in California. The logo for CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) While these pieces of information are true in many schools, including JMS, and come straight from the CAASPP website, what do students, teachers, and admins of JMS think of state testing? “I think testing is quite necessary, because testing really lets you see where you’re at. I think block scheduling is also very cool, because I think it’s important for students to have more than 1 hour to test, with only three classes you can focus more on the test and less on other work. The reasons that make testing a necessary thing are that students really need to test their abilities and knowledge, because with CAASPP testing they can see what they specialize in.” CAASPP testing is an important thing for a student to do, because it allows teachers to see what level the student is in and if the classes they are taking are in the right level for them to be in. Block scheduling is something that some students don’t like, however as a student said it’s important for students to focus more on the testing in that week. And block scheduling gives students enough time to finish they’re English and Math tests in two weeks. “I feel very relieved that we are finished with testing, because it was two weeks long and was hard. I liked the block schedule, because I was able to do more in certain periods and had more time to test. I think testing is important, because with testing we can see where we are at with our knowledge. Testing is a necessary thing, because it lets the school put us in the right classes for the next year.” “I think testing is an important thing that students have to do so they can be placed in the right classes suited more for their level of education. I liked the block scheduling, because even though some periods felt really long it allowed me to be able to focus and do my testing for two weeks. Testing is a necessary thing, because it shows us and teachers what level/classes we need to be in so we can further our knowledge in education. This goes for every student, but for the eighth graders this year they will be going and taking highschool classes as a freshman next year so the testing will let us see if we choose and are going into the right classes.” “It’s kind of stressful the first few days, but after a while you get more used to it. I understand why they make students test, so they can see what we know, but the whole grading system kind of stresses out a lot of people. Well first off testing lets us see our progress and what to improve for next year which has harder classes. In conclusion, testing is something that probably all students don’t want to do. Since it takes a long time, some questions may be too difficult. However if we didn’t have testing we wouldn’t know if the classes students are taking are way too easy or hard for their level, and wouldn’t be able to put them in the right classes available for them. So testing is an important thing that all students have to do to be placed in the right classes so the student can expand their education and know where they stand academically. (Put your Chromebook’s sound on max and click here for free Jaguar paws) The Jefferson Journal Community The Mayor Stepping Up By: Anthony M., Aidan O., Leah S., Mari G. There are many political figures all across the world. Joe Biden for the U. S.A., Justin Trudeau for Canada, and so many others. The U. S. has many political figures all across the country. We have mayors, govern

FAQs

Why does the article say state testing is important for JMS students?

Students explain that testing helps them see their current level, identify what to improve, and ensure they are placed in the right classes for the next year.

How does block scheduling affect the testing experience according to the students’ quotes?

Students generally say block scheduling makes it easier to focus during test periods and provides enough time to complete English and Math within the two-week testing window.

What concerns or drawbacks about testing are mentioned in the article?

The article notes that testing can be stressful at first and that the grading system adds pressure; some questions may also be difficult due to the long duration.

What does the “Mayor Stepping Up” section provide?

It introduces Mayor George Chen, sharing his background and interview responses about his motivations and his views on public safety measures like the Del Amo curfew.

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