Headaches For All

Three of my classes had their Ten Week Exams two past week (We give tests every ten weeks to make sure everyone is understanding). I prepared the tests prior to the exams. On each of the test days, I watched the students concentrate extremely hard on their exams. I did not think that the tests were very hard when preparing them. However, the students looked as if they were "racking their brains" during the exam. I felt bad as I thought, "Have I become that teacher who gives impossible exams?" As the students left the classroom, they were all talking "in Thai" about how the exam was VERY challenging (I don't think that they realize that I understand Thai better than I can speak it...lol).

For your amusement, my students call me "Principal" instead of "Teacher"...Do you think they are trying to tell me something? =)

This week I had to grade the exams that I created. It took me two hours to grade five exams! Now I had a headache!! I did not realize the time and energy that went into grading. So, all you teachers out there...I highly admire your endurance. Please give your self a pat on the back and take yourself out for your favorite treat!!

With all this said, my students were very excited when they all received A's and B's on their exams. Now the Question is, "Was this outcome worth all the headaches across the board?"