Testing Diamonds

In our school district students do not only take state tests, but also are required to take the MSP,"Measurement of Student Progress" for Reading and Math. A week ago we finished the State's tests and today I told them that we would be taking the MSP for the third time this year. One of the Diamonds said, "What?! Another test?!!!". Then other students chimed in about how they are tired of taking tests. In my head I was thinking, "There are a lot of people out there who think you guys ARE tested too much. So I'm going to help them get through more tests by doing the best creative lessons I can during our last 28 days. :)