Using the Force to improve test scores
Categories: Teens & tweens, In the news, Education, That's entertainment
In Pennsylvania, students are getting ready to take the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests, something, I'm sure, most kids dread and administrators fear. In one district, however, students have an edge -- the Force is with them. Or, perhaps, I should say the Farce is with them.A group of teachers in Lancaster County produced a series of films called "PSSA Wars". The films, based on the Star Wars movies and starring the teachers, are intended to help kids prepare for the tests. "We thought, what better way to show it than to put ourselves out there? Then work on it for hours, and weeks and hopefully it gives them some hints on the PSSA test," said English teacher Cheryl Fritz.
The films include characters such as Math Solo and Princess Reada, along with a Darth Vader character that administers the test. "The video was a good refresher, made you laugh and talk about it with your friends. I liked it," said Junior Chris Accardo. Once again, you have a bunch of teachers going above and beyond to help their students excel. Bravo!
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