What should have, and would have, carried itself out over 2 days, was all awesomely packed into one day! 2 periods in one day. That's all that I was given to complete the speaking tests.
Let's do some math:
1 period = 40 mins x 2 = 80 mins
1 class of 4th graders = 27 students (give or take) x 3 = 81 students
1 class of 3rd graders = 26 students (give or take) x 3 = 78 students
3 classes of 4th graders + 3 classes of 3rd graders = 159 students
40 mins - 15 mins for students to settle, Mrs. Jang to take attendance and give an explaination of the speaking test = 25 mins x 2 = 50 mins
50 mins ÷ 159 students = .32 secs per individual speaking test
Phewww! But just like part 1 and 2, it was all easy enough.
The hardest part has having so many students in our classroom at one time! However, we found a place for them - on the floor ("we don't need no stinking [chairs]").
Then it was just the short task of giving the instructions and explanations, starting the movie, and >BAM< it was game time.
Maybe I had already done too many speaking tests, because this time round, the answers didn't seem as funny.
The 4th graders were asked:
- How much is it? (and given fake money to count)
- What do you want? (and shown a picture)
The 3rd graders were asked:
- Can you ... ?
- Do you like ... ?
All my students managed to answer with minimum errors. Which is GREAT!! I do want them to answer correctly!! That would mean I am teaching them effectively and that they are properly learning English; but a private, secret laugh every once in awhile at a student's mistake is harmless and mood lifting! But, alas, I got none today.
The tests are done, and while it's not a humorous mistake, it is something to smile about!
"If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes." John Wooden
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