Test next Tuesday. Don’t panic!
We celebrate Christmas because of the birth. 
Why do we celebrate Easter? Because of the resurrection. Don’t study today for the AIMS Math. Today is a day for reflection and rejuvenation. Enjoy the sunrise tomorrow morning.
As the recession sets in, it is becoming increasingly obvious that the AIMS math test undervalues and undercuts all the hard work that graduating from high school requires.
Arizona Daily Star is reporting that Arizona lawmakers may basically end the significance of the AIMS test all together – SWEEEEET! This is totally awesome.
Here is an excerpt from that article:
“If we’re going to do this, we really ought to just get rid of AIMS,” said Rep. Eddie Farnsworth, R-Gilbert. But Rep. Andy Biggs, also R-Gilbert, said the bill doesn’t water the test down more than it already is.
“The reality is, AIMS is already gutted with or without this bill because it’s been politicized,” Biggs said. “It’s just symbolic.”
I am excited because this means I can focus on a new, real exam for real students that does not have mandate related to the futures of students — instead it will be a new marketing tool for various students with various talents …
Yep, that’s right. “Super-AIMS” Math Test is still in development. Sample questions will be available in mid-March.
Developing …
Arizona Daily Star reports that Arizona’s State Tutoring Program AIMS tutoring funds are being “halted”, just as students are preparing for the high-stakes examination.
Why?
It’s not related to football.
It’s not related to basketball.
It’s not related to hockey.
It’s not related to golf.
Place the budget for one city-managed Super Bowl party next to the budget for the State Tutoring program. It will shock you. Then, you’ll shake your head.
I am not going to bore you with details on how to study for the AIMS math test. Just remember 5 study tips and you should be fine.
Studying for high-stakes test requires only common sense:
** These sample tests were downloaded from the Arizona Department of Education AIMS Math Test Web Site and mirrored on this server for your convenience during high-demand weeks leading up to the exam.
No Math? No Rosalind Franklin.
No structure of DNA or cell phones.
No Math? No George Washington Carver.
No Peanut Butter. No Shampoo.
No Math? No Albert Einstein.
No General Relativity Theory.