It's all about MEAP these days. MEAP is Michigan's standardized test that all third through eighth graders must take. Most of my special education students have accommodations such as taking it in a small/quiet setting, or having the questions read aloud. Let me tell you, it is VERY painful watching them take this test. I so very much want to help them, but I can't! One boy asked: "Why does Michigan want us to do this test? I don't like it at all!" What I wanted to say was "Yeah, I know, right? It sucks!!!", but all I could do was nod sympathetically...
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What does MEAP stand for? Math Easily Annoys People? Or....
M.E.A.P. = Michigan's Enthusiasm Always Perturbs! dad
I met a special education teacher from New York and he related this story. The students were labeled one of three categories: idiot, moron, or imbecial (true). Can you imagine a student coming home and announcing his advancement...Mom, guess what? I am no longer a moron. What are you son? An idiot! Sad, but true story...The MEAP might not be so bad.
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