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OK, there are far too many tests. The number of tests has gotten completely out of hand. They keep coming to classrooms where I sub to take students out for MAP^TM testing right now, everywhere I go. I consider MAP^TM tests among the most useful tests we are forced to give, but they are one more test in what can be a sea of testing in some districts.

I liked this sign. I liked the fact that tests were acknowledged, but buried on line four between ‘sorrys’ and ‘laughter.’ O.K., we do lots of tests but we do laughter and mistakes too.

Teachers can’t stop the tests.  Endless assessment is now part of the fabric of education.  This sign puts tests in their place and, as an added perk, should forestall whining. Why are we taking another test? Because that’s how we roll. See our sign?

Why not make your own personalized version for the classroom with lines like, “We do exciting science experiments” or “We discover America” ?