Mini Boards

Where I work they have a test at the end of each level called Mini Boards. The idea of the test is to practice the state test as closely as we can set up in order to assure our students being comfortable and capable when their day comes to actually take the state test for their license. This test is given as a requirement to leave the Junior Class, Second Division as well as First Division. Today is the test for this month. My students who are eligible have been preparing for this since their first day in school. Yesterday I gave them time to make certain all their supplies were in order, and I watched. I believe all five of this months candidates are capable and able to pass their tests. Yesterday though I saw something I was very impressed with. While three of the students were checking and packing and folding and sorting again and again in nervous energy, two students sat themselves slightly out of the group and went over the test step by step. First one did the service while the other watched. Then they discussed the result. Then they switched sides and repeated the process. They did this on each procedure. I was/am impressed. These two are SO READY and more. They complimented each others work. They hit on whatever they saw lacking but spent most of the time telling each other how well they did, building up each others spirit and self esteem. I am really proud of these two students. They show such potential to go far in this field.