Finding A Problem

My computer had a flashing little light and odd system failures. I could not trace down the problem. Then all of a sudden I figured out that it was my RAM giving me fits.

I mean I had reloaded my operating system, grrrr. That is pain in the butt. So I replaced my computer memory and all was well.

Have a happy day.

Games

One hard thing that I would like to do with students is play with some gps tracking units. I have a whole book of games that tell me what and how to do these games.

All I need is big open areas with a GPS unit. Set up a buried treasure game for students.

Personally I think it would be a blast.

Well have a happy day.

Breathe In - Out

Think of something calm. I know before you start the test. Your heart bpm is going through the roof.

When you are supposed to be reading the directions do yourself a huge favor.

Take a moment and breath.

In and out. Do that a few times.

Get yourself relaxed and ready to go. Best thing you can do to combat the stress of testing.

Have a happy day

Problems

I was talking with a student about the PRAXIS test. This got me to thinking about problems while testing. What if: They were in the middle of testing and they lost the lighting in the building.

They had to stay with the little emerg lights on and keep testing. What a mess.

I was wondering what would happen. It would not be a standardized test at all.

Would there be a make up? Do it later?

Not to sure

Forward

I am looking forward to vaction time as I am trying to figure out either Mexico or Branson real estate venture.

I am not to sure which I would like to do. However, Mexico does seem like some fun. I would go see all the Aztec and Mayan ruins.

Of course I would have to get a passport. If I want to do that, I best do it quickly.

Have a happy day.

Watching Movies.

The other day I was Terminator III (or is it 3) and I saw what I thought was a Audemars Piguet on Arnie's arm. And alas I was correct.

kinda cool

Got to love those high end watches that look really cool. I mean most of the time that you want something that you see in the movies that look cool that is electronics. The item usually does not exist in real life.

At least these things do . . . for a price.

Well have a hapy day.

Taking It WIth You

Remember when going into the classroom to take the Praxis that the rules are really clear about not having any electronics with you.

I was really stunned when they said that if the your cell phone goes off you will be removed. I understand the need to have a quiet envrioment. However, I still think that it is a little over the top. However, what other punishment could there be?

Teaching Issues

One nice thing about being older and being a teacher is that it places many things into perspective. As an example, natural acne treatment is a major problem with students.

I remember having the problems of teen problems.


Well now that is gone and I look back and see the same issues of today.

Practice

I know that many of you are reading this looking for Praxis help as well as some help on early teaching.

If you have a place you want to live for the rest of your life, well go find a good real esatate agent and a good mortgage lenders.

One of the good things about the whole lending problem, this is a good time to buy a house. It is truly a buyers market.

Writing Hard

I really like Papermate pens when I use a Zebra pen refill that has pressure gas in it. Anyways, I used that one for the PLT Praxis test.

Way to much writing on that test. I have to confess I really did not like that one test.

Of course the real problem is that you never really know how well you do.


Have a happy day.

At local schol

I was the local college this week and some girl needed some of the best acne treatment that was going on.

I felt bad for her. I am not sure what I wanted to say. It was really odd. I do not go to the school often so I do wonder.

In any case have a most happy day.

Nice Things

I am amazed at some of the luxury watches that I have found.

There is an old Boliva watch that will let you tell the time as welll has a lunar calender. I have confess that it was really really cool. I would love to buy one, but not pay the price.


Go look at them on ebay. Really cool.

Have a happy day.