Schools superintendent talks about testing in video for students
March 24, 2021 at 4:27 p.m.
Dr. Schmidt, who serves as diocesan superintendent of Catholic schools, gave the video pep talk March 17 to encourage students to do their best work on the upcoming standardized tests, even if they don’t like exams.
“Here’s a huge surprise for you: most teachers don’t like testing either,” he admitted.
Though most would prefer to learn “rocking” subjects such as science or math, Dr. Schmidt continued, “If students take this testing seriously, our schools can move forward with the fun stuff.”
The educator told his audience to do their best on the 20- to 40-minute tests, for “it makes a difference to your class and school and you. They should make you feel pretty good.
“We need you to give these tests all you got,” Dr. Schmidt concluded. “Prove to yourself that you are super smart and feel good about your effort. I know I will feel awesome about you.”
To see the video, visit YouTube.com/trentondiocese.
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Dr. Schmidt, who serves as diocesan superintendent of Catholic schools, gave the video pep talk March 17 to encourage students to do their best work on the upcoming standardized tests, even if they don’t like exams.
“Here’s a huge surprise for you: most teachers don’t like testing either,” he admitted.
Though most would prefer to learn “rocking” subjects such as science or math, Dr. Schmidt continued, “If students take this testing seriously, our schools can move forward with the fun stuff.”
The educator told his audience to do their best on the 20- to 40-minute tests, for “it makes a difference to your class and school and you. They should make you feel pretty good.
“We need you to give these tests all you got,” Dr. Schmidt concluded. “Prove to yourself that you are super smart and feel good about your effort. I know I will feel awesome about you.”
To see the video, visit YouTube.com/trentondiocese.