Tech Camp 08

farrelljakel — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:51:29 +0000

I am finally here. Right now, other participants are signing-up for their blog page, so I thought I would briefly tell you about my opening impressions. I am totally excited! We will be blogging, wiki-ing (if that is the right term), and all kinds of tech geek stuff. Being a wannabe tech geek, I am loving this. Time to go, blog at ya later. Tech Camp Home

TCAP Results

farrelljakel — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:17:01 +0000

This is only my second year teaching, and my first year teaching sixth-grade science. I was decidedly nervous about getting the results from the 07-08 TCAP. However, I gathered the courage to see the sixth-grade counselor to get the results. The verdict is… 74% of my students passed the science portion of the TCAP. Memphis City Schools averaged a 66% pass rate. That means in my first year I outperformed MCS by 8%. I am not satisfied with the results. My goal was to have every student score advanced, and I am very short of that mark. However, I have a strong start to build upon. I have taken numerous professional development workshops to help me become a better teacher. I will also complete my masters in education this following year. I wish to become National Board certified. These steps are meant to improve my teaching, and I am confident I will meet my goals in the future.

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Tech Camp 08

TCAP Results