The test is the following day. I'd say the review guide tells them 99% of what will be on the test.
If a student somehow bombs the test. I say somehow, because they have the answers to the test besides maybe an essay question that they should know the answer to anyway. I will write their grade on the test and then a note to come see me for a retest. No questions asked. They can take it again.
Most don't come. I had two come last time. So my question is, is it my responsibility to find them and make them take this retest that they don't care about, didn't take it serious the first time and won't the second or is it their responsibility to put forth some effort, study a little on their own, and come see me on their own?
These are the thoughts that circle through my head at a time like this. I really struggle with it.
Am I an ineffective teacher because I'm not forcing it to them to retest? Did I not set them up for success? I'm pretty sure that I am. Am I teaching them a lesson in effort by letting them do it on their own? Is their self-motivation so low that a 30% is acceptable to them? My school has a somewhat 80% and lower needs to retest. While I do understand the need to for students to pass/master a topic (my district is moving to mastery learning), if a student has no desire to help himself/herself should that be a reflection on me? Can I make a kid study for things? Is it my fault? One of my favorite teachers when I was in high schools said that, "Students earn their grades. They are not given." What you reap is what you sow. Am I doing enough? Am I working hard enough for my students to be successful?
Let me have some feedback and thoughts on this please.
And some quotes just because I like quotes.
The worst thing that you can do for another person is the things they can and should do for themselves. Abraham Lincoln
If you do not have the time to do it right, when will you find the time to do it over. John Wooden
If you do not have the time to do it right, when will you find the time to do it over. John Wooden
"Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." Wooden
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