Post Testing Support

Just two weeks left of the quarter and while students are frantically trying to complete their last shop assignments, I'm also busily preparing for post testing, getting WABERS Progress forms written up and thinking about next quarter.  The end and start of each quarter is always a whirlwind of excitement!

We've been doing I-BEST in welding for almost two years now, and we've transformed the attitudes of many students about what it offers.  Many, if not all, participate on a regular basis.  Plus, there are the non I-BEST students who also take advantage of the extra academic support.  It's worked out to be a good fit.

Students often grumble when it is post testing time though.  I have to be clear at the start of each quarter that they are required to do so at the end of the quarter.  They're not really concerned about ABE objectives, so I can't just rely on their excitement for making gains on the CASAS tests.  But hey, I-BEST is free and they really do get a lot out of it.  If I can weave the ABE objectives into welding content, I'm doing my job.   At least, that's what I'm striving for.

So, we'll be post testing on the last day of class.  Students have to attend this day or else they drop a letter grade in welding.  That's a powerful punch!  Following testing, they clean the shop.  It's a great set up and I'm continually pleased that I-BEST is supported by the welding instructor and the college.

Happy post testing to all!