April 4, 2008...8:02 am
Students brains explode during MEAs
Students racked their brains for three days while they took the state assessments the week of March 3. The tests are called MEAs for Maine Educational Assessment. The tests definetly challenged the students, but class preparation got them ready for the pressure-filled week.
Students prepared by taking practice tests in language arts and math. The more they prepared, the more they felt comfortable about taking the real test. “I felt ready because I knew what to expect,” said W6 student Margaret.
The Maine State Legislature instituted the MEAs in 1986. Grades 3-8 take the MEAs. Students in grades 3-7 take tests in math and reading. Eighth-grade students also take tests in science and writing. Though the MEAs are hard, students felt successful and relieved when they finished.
Submitted by: Eleanor, Acy, Margaret, Sarah, and Nozima
2 Comments
April 4, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Moved to Lincoln but im still a knight The Meas was kind of easy and fun
April 11, 2008 at 5:54 pm
I don’t think my brain exploded.
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