This has been one of the most frustrating mornings of my life.
I'm frustrated that the diagnostic tests that they gave us are too hard for our students and that average second graders should be able to blow this test out of the water.
I'm frustrated that we don't have enough control over their behavior so that they could at least show us what they CAN do instead of just giving up on the diagnostic.
I'm frustrated that our students can't demonstrate beginning second grade skills (math or reading) and we only have 4 weeks to help catch them up.
I'm frustrated that the objectives we are required to teach this summer are not necessarily the things that our students need to learn most.
I'm frustrated that these students will be socially promoted to third grade, even if they aren't ready.
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Barrow now goes around singing: "Joshua Giraffe" and "Fee Fi Fiddley I Oh/Strumming on the old banjo." And she calls you at least once a day. Feel better yet? You should, you are going to do amazing things for those kids. So shake off the frustration. You rock.
You're ahead of the game because you realize their limitations and soon will become intimate with your own. BUT, this is okay because limitations also reveal posibilities for what CAN be done.
Hey, believe me, I understand your frustration...lets remember the kids I work with!
Please, don't ever become toughened against these frustrations...I've seen too many do just that. Stay frustrated, it will keep you sharp and creative!
And of course your nieces and nephews send a big, "We love you Aunt Alicia!!!!".
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