Map Testing

Map testing week is the worse. It makes me feel so bored and tired that I could fall asleep in the middle of the test. Sometimes I don't even know if i'm thinking or guessing or I'm just cliking on answers to finish. I get so frustrated and wish I could just skip the whole week. If i'm having a really good day and slept well I would probably be less frustrated but I still wouldn't want to take the test. Map testing should only be once a year instead of three times a year. Its just not worth it, its too tiring and in my opinion its a waste of time.

I don't think map tests affect me as much as they do to others. I don't take map tests too seriously. First of all, because they aren't for a grade and second because I don't usually try my best. Teachers say that map tests are very helpful for them to see our level and to help us but I don't think its true. Most teachers just teach us what were supposed to be taught and what were supposed to know at that level. Just because map tests says were lower or higher doesn't mean the teacher is going to go to our level. Map tests should only be taken once in a while just to see if we are at our level if not theres not really a reason to take them. Maybe some kids actually need to take them to see at what level they should be at, the rest shouldn´t be worried about these tests.

There are many things I would change about map tests. First, I'd make them less long. All map tests are at least 50 questions or less, that is way too much. No wonder most kids just
click on answers and don't feel like concentrating. Second, I wouldnt do them on the computer. I think that tests on computers distract you alot and can sometimes tire your eyes. Third, I would try not to put in repeating questions or very similar. I find it stupid that they do this, its not worth it, if we do a similar question and get it wrong the first time its probable we will get it wrong again. Those are the three things I would change completely and for sure.