as I write, my students are taking their 1st math test of the year. Adding and Subtracting integers. I always get nervous during their tests, knowing that tests are not always the most accurate measure of a student's knowledge or performance. I always use other methods to check if my students get the material, but a test is a standby. It at least gives me a deeper look into my students needs.
i've given them all the instruction I can, from charts, to acronyms, songs, to projects.... lets hope I did my part well so that they can perform well.
"i've got 99 problems but math ain't one....."
here's to my students. I hope I don't use much red ink.
UPDATE
I broke a fight up today,and tweaked my back.. this sucks