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27. Test scores are snapshots.
A test score is a snapshot (sometimes not particularly flattering) of each of your students and of your teaching.
A test score is not an hours-long documentary that fully explores the ups and downs of the daily learning of each student and the highs and lows of your teaching over the course of a year.
Do your best to teach the learners in your class. Encourage your students to do their best on the tests. But don't forget that the results you'll get are snapshots.
Phew! Big Truth here! I wish our school district and state board viewed these the same way as you and I do!
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