Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 21:41     Subject: TJ exam - Feb 4
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Anonymous wrote:At Lake Braddock, the internet went out for a bit so they paused the clock until they could get it back.
doesn’t that mean that those kids had more time to think?


I suppose, but what was the alternative? Short-change them on typing time? Let them retake a new exam? Make everyone retake a new exam? Seems that pausing the clock was the most reasonable solution.


I’m just making an observation. Not sure how many minutes they gained. 2 minutes is one thing. Thirty is a whole different story.


I don't know how long it was but I got the impression that it was pretty stressful for the affected kids. I don't think they spent the time calmly drafting away in their heads.


There was concern at my kid's school that their work up until that point might be lost. They were definitely not relaxed!


Need to get some "experience" points too
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 19:24     Subject: TJ exam - Feb 4
Anonymous wrote:My son sat for the TJ exam today and tells me the essay question was quite easy. Context: Son is really into coding and originally wanted to go to TJ so he applied but right now is convinced he would hate it there. So, I told him to at least complete the application process and keep an open mind for now. But, he didn't prep at all and hasn't taken things like geometry that one would normally do to prepare. My advice going in was that it would be 50/50 whether he would even have learned the topic. Given that background, I was a little surprised the question was so easy for him. He thinks it is part of the effort to promote equity. Curious if others heard the same thing, and if it is just dumb luck, or an intentional choice by administration? (He probably will choose not to go if he does get in so I have no dog in the fight.)


Mine said the same and that his essay prep class was completely on point.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 19:01     Subject: TJ exam - Feb 4
The question is pretty easy lately. It is more how well they do explaining their answer.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 17:35     Subject: Re:TJ exam - Feb 4
I think there was a technical glitch across the test sites. My daughter said everyone was a bit confused and nervous while they sorted it out. She also said the problem solving question was very easy.

Does anyone know how they score all of this?
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 16:15     Subject: TJ exam - Feb 4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:At Lake Braddock, the internet went out for a bit so they paused the clock until they could get it back.
doesn’t that mean that those kids had more time to think?


I suppose, but what was the alternative? Short-change them on typing time? Let them retake a new exam? Make everyone retake a new exam? Seems that pausing the clock was the most reasonable solution.


I’m just making an observation. Not sure how many minutes they gained. 2 minutes is one thing. Thirty is a whole different story.


I don't know how long it was but I got the impression that it was pretty stressful for the affected kids. I don't think they spent the time calmly drafting away in their heads.


There was concern at my kid's school that their work up until that point might be lost. They were definitely not relaxed!
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 15:40     Subject: TJ exam - Feb 4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:At Lake Braddock, the internet went out for a bit so they paused the clock until they could get it back.
doesn’t that mean that those kids had more time to think?


I suppose, but what was the alternative? Short-change them on typing time? Let them retake a new exam? Make everyone retake a new exam? Seems that pausing the clock was the most reasonable solution.


I’m just making an observation. Not sure how many minutes they gained. 2 minutes is one thing. Thirty is a whole different story.


I don't know how long it was but I got the impression that it was pretty stressful for the affected kids. I don't think they spent the time calmly drafting away in their heads.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 15:20     Subject: Re:TJ exam - Feb 4
It looks like there are about 100 students to take TJ exam at my kid's middle school this morning.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 15:03     Subject: TJ exam - Feb 4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:At Lake Braddock, the internet went out for a bit so they paused the clock until they could get it back.
doesn’t that mean that those kids had more time to think?


I suppose, but what was the alternative? Short-change them on typing time? Let them retake a new exam? Make everyone retake a new exam? Seems that pausing the clock was the most reasonable solution.


I’m just making an observation. Not sure how many minutes they gained. 2 minutes is one thing. Thirty is a whole different story.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:54     Subject: TJ exam - Feb 4
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:At Lake Braddock, the internet went out for a bit so they paused the clock until they could get it back.
doesn’t that mean that those kids had more time to think?


I suppose, but what was the alternative? Short-change them on typing time? Let them retake a new exam? Make everyone retake a new exam? Seems that pausing the clock was the most reasonable solution.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 14:50     Subject: TJ exam - Feb 4
Anonymous wrote:At Lake Braddock, the internet went out for a bit so they paused the clock until they could get it back.
doesn’t that mean that those kids had more time to think?
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 13:19     Subject: TJ exam - Feb 4
At Lake Braddock, the internet went out for a bit so they paused the clock until they could get it back.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 13:12     Subject: TJ exam - Feb 4
Does anyone know anything about the technical glitch that occurred? DC's exam was halted for over 30 minutes and reports that it was county wide. Apparently some kids couldn't get is resolved and were also given extra time at the end of the session.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 12:56     Subject: Re:TJ exam - Feb 4
My kid wants to go to TJ and took a test prep class before today's exam. He said the problem-solving essay question this morning was way easier than any of the sample questions they did in test prep.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 12:54     Subject: TJ exam - Feb 4
This is the 3rd consecutive year with an absurdly easy problem solving essay.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2023 12:41     Subject: TJ exam - Feb 4
My son sat for the TJ exam today and tells me the essay question was quite easy. Context: Son is really into coding and originally wanted to go to TJ so he applied but right now is convinced he would hate it there. So, I told him to at least complete the application process and keep an open mind for now. But, he didn't prep at all and hasn't taken things like geometry that one would normally do to prepare. My advice going in was that it would be 50/50 whether he would even have learned the topic. Given that background, I was a little surprised the question was so easy for him. He thinks it is part of the effort to promote equity. Curious if others heard the same thing, and if it is just dumb luck, or an intentional choice by administration? (He probably will choose not to go if he does get in so I have no dog in the fight.)