From Dragonfly: Testing

So... For the past 2 hours, I was being tested in reading comprehension, math application, math computation, and language arts. I hope I passed (ha!). Why did I get called for today's test? Because my high school did not send in my transcript AND my PSI (PSR) is not uploaded to the system. I have been here over 3 months and no one has put my PSI in the system. This means that everyone who I meet on my "team" has no idea of my background or anything. That is just crazy.

So, what do I have to do now? I have to have my mom ("hi mom!") go to my high school (luckily the high school I officially graduated from in 1991 is practically next store to where she lives). I actually went to three different high schools, and that high school for only a couple months, but I did graduate from it. I hope they get on it and send in my transcript. Otherwise, I will have no choice but to be on track to take the GED. Lol.

There was actually an advantage to taking the test this morning. I will now know exactly what my students are being tested in when they are "tabe" tested. When I see their results, I will understand the kind of concepts they were supposed to know. For me, the test was mostly at a Junior High level, with just a couple algebra and geometry questions. The reading and language arts were of the kind we would start doing in elementary education. That helps me know that I really need to start curriculum at that low level for some of the students - which is good to know. We do that with math, but not with the science or social studies. If the students can't read a map or a chart, they won't be able to answer the questions. Of the entire test, there was one question I wasn't sure about. I hate the questions where there are two good answers, but only one best answer. Also, a couple math questions resulted in my selecting, "answer is not listed." I never trusted myself to choose that answer the first time and would rework the question, but it the answer wasn't listed, so I had to select that circle. It's been a long time since I've taken a scan tron style test! B and C are NOT always the best "guess" answers!

So, here's the advice. First, make sure your PSR/PSI says that your high school degree is "verified." Also, have a copy of your high school degree mailed directly from the high school into your institution's education department. If you don't, you may just find yourself taking a TABE test to get assessed for your GED class... although, since the wait list is so long to get into a class, it may be years before you start the official classes. That gives me the time I need to get the transcript in and find out why my PSI is not uploaded to my electronic file.