Yesterday in one of my math classes a student asked why we can't use a calculator on the standards test. Here is the conversation that took place;
Me: I don't know, it's just the way they want it.
Student: that sucks
Me: yeah, but did you know in Texas they are allowed to use a calculator on the entire test.
Student: what? how come?
Me: Beats me, just the way they do it there.
Student: so they get to use it on the CSTs?
Me: well it's not called the CSTs there because you know that means CALIFORNIA Standards Test. They call theirs the TAKS, which is probably like Texas Assessment...
Student: So wait, Texas isn't part of America?(laughter from the entire class)
Me: ummmm no it still is.
Good times, not a bad way to end the week right?
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