midterms

          On January 11th, 2011 our ninth graders completed an algebra midterm that consisted of the first half of the algebra curriculum. This resulted in only eight of my students passing with the scaled score of 30. It was very frustrating grading these exams as I watched my students make the same mistakes over and over even after we discussed those mistakes on more than one occasion. The lack of study skill and motivation to study is the demise of the majority of my students. Work ethic is an issue that is almost impossible to impose on them and it only results in a failing grade. The amount of work is a direct correlation on how well students are doing on their tests. As I have said before I am receiving very little work from these kids and they are earning very low grades on their tests, quizzes and other assessments.