Valley teacher: AIMS has not caused drop in learning
Sep 27, 2012, 6:41 PM | Updated: 6:42 pm
The significance of AIMS test results in Arizona have not detracted from learning in the classroom, a Valley teacher said.
In addition to teaching, AP English teacher Christine Coffey is in charge of preparing students at Cesar Chavez High School in Phoenix for the AIMS test, something that has been said to be forcing teachers to waylay learning and prepare their students for the test.
“I don’t think learning has fallen by the wayside,” she told News/Talk 92.3 KTAR’s Bruce St. James Show.
However, Coffey did say that preparation for the test does put her under some pressure.
“I definitely feel pressure to produce for my school and for my students,” she said.
Coffey said she agrees with the AIMS test and feels it is the proper way to gauge student progress in the state, but feels Arizona can do something relieve the pressure placed on teachers.
“I think that the level of pressure needs to diminish to some extent because it is like a little pressure-cooker in here sometimes.”
