Here in Texas, state test examinations are given to high school students called TAKS which determine if students would move onward to the next grade level. As for me, it would mean my last TAKS test if I passed it.
News had swarmed into the school building about how TAKS scores have finally arrived. Only one thing came into my mind, if I was commended on them meaning I mastered the topic. I didn’t necessarily worry whether or not I would pass as the TAKS test was not that difficult. I just wanted my scores to be very, very high.
As the day passed, only anxiety grew. With my seventh period teacher holding the scores, he slowing came towards each student to show them their grades on the TAKS test. Finally my turn had arrived. As my teacher addressed me, he pointed to where my name was, highlighted in bright yellow. As I read across each column, my row contained nothing but YES’s. This meant that I was commended on every subject: English, Math, Science, and US History. While listening onto other grades that did not get commended, I felt smart and fulfilled with a sense of achievement.
I had been commended on my last TAKS test. I had become filled with relief and joy! 
