Syndaz Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 So apparently I failed the writing prompt which was a first for me, anyone who's a freshman like me probably have taken it as well. Honestly I'm absolutely horrible at handwriting essays, I can't think for my life so I wasn't too surprised that mine was less than good but I do wonder since it's my first time what happens after this? Do I get held back, retake it or put in some remedial LA class? I feel like I'll probably get some notification soon from my teacher but I'd like to hear your speculations or your own experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vrakos Anthrakir Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 uh I dunno what a district writing prompt is, I live in Massachusetts though. is this for high school or college if it's college, (I go to UMASS Amherst), we had a writing proficiency test that was a short essay that everyone takes when you get in. if you do poorly, you just have to take a remedial English/writing class before you do the regular freshman writing class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndaz Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 uh I dunno what a district writing prompt is, I live in Massachusetts though. is this for high school or college if it's college, (I go to UMASS Amherst), we had a writing proficiency test that was a short essay that everyone takes when you get in. if you do poorly, you just have to take a remedial English/writing class before you do the regular freshman writing class High school. It's supposed to grade how well you write or some BS like that, while giving you less information than a FRQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobiased Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 High school. It's supposed to grade how well you write or some BS like that, while giving you less information than a FRQ. So basically a literacy test? If that's the case, the way it works in Canada is you get a re-write the next year, and if you fail again, you gotta take a course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollothelion Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Its what Toby said. You just keep taking it till senior year until you pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndaz Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Its what Toby said. You just keep taking it till senior year until you pass. Doesn't seem too bad then. But honestly aren't these tests kinda outdated? I'm talking mostly about the math standardized testing, since not everyone is taking mainstream courses. I feel like the ones taking a year or two of math ahead are kinda getting shafted when they're tested on something they learned 1-2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Weedoof Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Don't worry about it too much. You should have a chance to retake it next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utsoob Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 What kind of high school requires that type of test this late in the year This is like beginning of the year stuff. Or at least first semester finals High school. It's supposed to grade how well you write or some BS like that, while giving you less information than a FRQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndaz Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 What kind of high school requires that type of test this late in the year This is like beginning of the year stuff. Or at least first semester finals Welcome to California m8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caboose Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 We had to write an argumentative essay and I did why the Kardashians aren't relevant and I passed. I reckon you guys just had a prompt question and just had to answer it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndaz Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 We had to write an argumentative essay and I did why the Kardashians aren't relevant and I passed. I reckon you guys just had a prompt question and just had to answer it. Ours was argumentative too but we had to choose whether we should have school later or not. We only got one good reason for yes or no and they were both very weak arguments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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