If there is anything more boring than properly (stressing this word) proctoring an exam, I have yet to find it. According to the rules, I need to be on my feet, constantly moving around the room, making sure the kids don't bubble in the wrong areas, go farther (or back) in the book, not provide any help, not look at any of the questions, etc. It is tiring, since I literally change my spot every 2-3 minutes. And there is not much of anything to do. The kids do actually take it seriously, and mostly concentrate. But when they finish 10-15 minutes early, it is harder to instill a sense of community in them to be quiet and not fidget. In 6th grade they still haven't learned how to go back and re-read and check their answers, or they are just not responsible enough to care.
Two sections down - today is math. And the behavior in the afternoons is terrible, as they let off the pent up whatever from the restrained mornings. But with my mantra of "don't take this on as a personal problem" I am weathering things.
Trivia last night was again fun, but frustrating. Annoying team near us. Two players short. Still was in first before the final question, which we got right, but bet nothing and had two teams beat us by a single point. We will still definitely qualify for the tournament coming up in a couple of months.
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