The TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) test is a high-stakes test in Texas. Because this test has important consequences for the test taker, all stakeholders (administrators, teachers, parents, students, radio stations, etc.) are getting involved to encourage/support the students. El Paso's Mayor (John Cook) even did an inspirational video. All of this community involvement reminds me of the ancient African proverb: It Takes A Village to Raise a Child.
Inspirational/motivational audios and videos:
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2. I Will Survive TAKS (Student Version) - Video
2. What You Know About TAKS - Video
3. Mayor John Cook - Video
4. Do The TAKS - Audio
5. TAKS Cha Cha - Audio
6. Get Low - Audio
7. TAKS Rap - Audio
I really liked the high school video about what to do on TAKS day. Was that done locally?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Julie. No, it was not done locally.
ReplyDeleteStay tuned . . . as I receive more TAKS videos, I will post them in case teachers want to use them as motivational tools.
I love your comics . . .
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