Transcript GREATER GATOR NIGHT II Midterm Mania

Welcome to
GREATER GATOR NIGHT
January 5, 2011
Agenda
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Welcome, Introductions, & Student Sign In
What is a Midterm?
How do I get Organized?
Studying for Midterms, Some General Tips
How do I study for……
Math, U.S. History, English, Science, Lifetime Fitness,
Health, and World Language
What is a midterm?
A test that covers
material from the
beginning of the
year to the present.
How does my midterm grade
calculate into my final grade?
• Year Long Course - 10% of the final grade
• Semester Course - 20% of the final grade
(Health, Lifetime Fitness)
Do my grades on midterm exams
affect my eligibility for
extracurricular activities?
Steps:
Computing Final Grades
1. For a one credit class, write down each quarter, mid-term, and final
grade.
2. Transpose each grade to it numerical equivalent. (See chart
below>)
3. Multiply each quarter grade by two and each exam grade by one.
4. Add all the numbers together to get the total.
5. Divide the total by 10.
6. Look on the chart to translate the number back to a letter grade.
(See chart below.)
Numerical Equivalents
Translate to Letter Grade
A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
E=0
3.5 – 4.0 = A
2.5 – 3.4 = B
1.5 – 2.4 = C
.75 – 1.4 = D
.00 - .74 = E
Ke$ha Rose Sebert
Biology GT grades from 2001
Steps:
Fill in Letter
Numerical
Equivalent
Multiply by
1st qtr
B
3
2nd qtr
A
4
Mid-Term
3rd qtr
4th qtr
Final Exam
B
3
C
2
B
3
B
3
x2
x2
x1
x2
x2
x1
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6 +
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4
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6
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3
Divide
Total =
30
Divide Total 30 by 10 = 3
(Divide by 5 for a semester course.)
Letter Grade 3.0
The student needs a total of 8 quality points in order to get a passing
grade. They cannot pass for the year if they fail a total of 3
quarters or fail 3rd and 4th quarter.
How do I calculate a Final Grade?
• Use page 1 of the additional packet you
just received.
• We will also use both packets to help you
prioritize your study time.
Schedule of Midterms
Monday, January 17 - No School
Tuesday, January 18 – Period 4A Exam
Wednesday, January 19 - Periods 1 and 2
Thurs., January 20- Periods 3 & 4B
Friday, January 21 - Periods 5 and 6
What about Snow???????????????????
Please read the sections titled “Inclement
Weather” on pages 3 and 4 of your packet for
alternative schedules
Studying for Midterms
Some General Tips
Free Tutoring prior to midterms for all Reservoir students in all
subjects this Sunday 1/9 sponsored by the PTSA & GAAP
What: Gator Academy - Free tutoring in all subjects
Where: Savage Library
When: Sunday, January 9 from 1:30 – 3:30
Bring: Subject Books, notebooks, calculators and signed
Permission Slip found on the RHS website www.rhsgators.com
No advance sign up required.
In case of Inclement Weather: The Gator Academy will follow
decisions made by the Savage Library. Call the Savage Library at
410.880.5975 to hear closing announcements.
Are there strategies to help me
prepare for my midterms?
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Get a good night sleep and eat breakfast!!!!
Ask Questions
Trust Yourself
Organize
Review
Study
Exercise
Drink Water
1) Using your teacher’s review sheet as a guide,
organize your notes first. This process is a
method of reviewing as well. It will refresh your
memory as to what you’ve covered in the class.
2) As you organize, note what you remember well
and what you don’t understand.
3) Then number your review sheet accordingly.
This will help you focus on the areas that you
need to study first.
4) Now is the time to check with your teacher or
another reliable student in the class if you don’t
understand something. Don’t wait until the
night before! This can cause unnecessary
panic.
5) Study from old quizzes and tests.
6) Redo key homework assignments.
7) Teach someone else what you know! Teaching
a topic is one of the best ways to evaluate how
much you know.
Use multiple intelligences
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Study aloud.
Study with a partner.
Write things down on note cards.
Draw pictures to help you remember.
Divide material into small chunks
Study only 20 minutes at one sitting.
Take frequent breaks.
Study often- start tonight!
Cramming (studying a few hours before the test
or the night before) has been proven to be very
ineffective.
Mathematics Assessments
Laying the groundwork for success in your
mathematics classes.
What makes math different?
• Specific tools or aides are often needed
for successful completion of tasks.
– Graphing calculator (order forms available)
– Compass & straightedge (Geometry)
• Practice is essential for skill mastery!
Who is assessed?
• Courses which will have a higher
concentration of freshman students
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Intro to Algebra
Intro to Algebra/ Seminar
Algebra I/Data Analysis
Algebra w/ Algebra Seminar
Geometry GT
Algebra II GT
What will they look like?
• Each countywide assessment can include the
following types of questions:
– Multiple-Choice
(Selected Response, SR)
– Grid-In
(Student Produced Response, SPR)
– Brief Constructed Response
– Extended Constructed
Response
Possible Resources?
• Review packets will be obtained from your
teacher.
• Review your course syllabus.
• Review previous chapter/unit tests.
• Download the course’s essential curriculum
www.hcpss.org/math/essential.curriculum/essential.curriculum.html
Math Department Requests…
• Parents, take an active role in your child’s
learning.
• Materials, Materials, Materials!
– All students should have their own graphing calculator.
– Geometry students should own their own compass and
straightedge.
• Practice, Practice, Practice!
• Ask for help!!!
MID-TERM
for
UNITED STATES
HISTORY
COUNTYWIDE ASSESSMENT
• All ninth grade U.S. History students will
take this mid-year county assessment
ASSESSMENT DESIGNED
IN TWO PARTS
• Part I consists of 50 SR (Selected
Response/Multiple Choice questions.)
• Part II consists of one BCR (Brief
Constructed Responses)
STUDY GUIDES
• Each United States History teacher will give
students a study guide, which has been
designed collaboratively by all teachers.
• Classes will review in the class period prior
to the exam.
ADDITIONAL HELP
• Teachers are available after school to meet
with individuals who may need additional
help. Students must make arrangements
with their teacher ahead of time.
REMEMBER
• “Knowledge is the key to success!”
• The next two slides are sample SR
questions.
1. The Homestead Act was important
in the growth of the West because it?
A. set aside reservations for Native
American Indians
B. created the Department of Agriculture to
aid farmers
C. encouraged settlement of the Great
Plains
D. provided land to build a canal system
2. During the 19th century, what was the major
reason that an increasing number of states
established public schools and passed
compulsory education laws?
A. Reformers argued that an educated, literate population
was necessary for a successful democracy.
B. The Supreme Court required the states to do so.
C. Most jobs required a high school diploma.
D. The United States had begun a massive program of
technical training to enhance its international economic
position.
English Midterm Fun!
Review sheets will be
distributed in class, or you
may obtain a copy from
teacherease.com’s digital
locker.
How is the midterm graded?
• 50 % of the midterm consists of the HCPSS
generated second quarter assessment.
• 50% of the midterm consists of teachergenerated, class specific questions.
Types of Questions
Types of Questions your child will see:
• Selected Response (multiple choice)
• Constructed Response-A two page essay in response to
a quotation.
Types of questions your child might see:
• Performance Assessments such as revising student
papers, giving a speech, or performing a scene from a
play may also be required. Ask your teacher for
specifics.
• An additional essay in response to literature and/or
topics learned in class.
What should students study?
• Novels and short stories
• Unit terms (character, point of view,
theme, autobiography, etc)
• SAT vocabulary
• Grammar
• Research Process
How do I Study?
Reading
1) Do NOT re-read novels (skim through
each chapter familiarizing yourself with
events/characters).
2) Review worksheets, activities, handouts,
and questions related to the reading.
3) Test: Turn to a random page. (Do you
know what’s happening? Who are the
characters?)
How do I study?
Unit Terms
1) Teacher review sheets will specify which
units were covered and which terms need to
be learned.
2) Can you define and apply these terms?
3) Can you apply them to anything you are
currently reading?
How do I study?
SAT Vocabulary
1) Make flashcards.
2) Break into chunks- Review words
20 at a time.
3) Check individual teacher review sheets
for specifics on which months you need to
know.
How do I study?
Grammar
1) Review handouts, class notes, review
activities.
2) For more practice or guidance visit
www.owl.purdue.edu or
www.chompchomp.com
Who Is Ready?
• Raise your hand and define “simile.”
• Raise your hand and tell me the difference
between an autobiography and a biography.
• Raise your hand and give me one method
of characterization.
• Good Luck!
Science Department Mid-term
Advice and Information
Study Materials
Formats
Study Materials
for Both Biology GT & Earth &
Space Science
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Midterm Study Guide
Previous Tests & Quizzes
Appropriate Chapters in the Textbook
Drawings, Warm-ups, & Drills
Lab Activities
Formats
Earth and Space Science County Midterm
75 Selected Response
1 Constructed Response
Biology County Midterm
75 Selected Response
1 Constructed Response
Both exams cover all the science knowledge
accumulated since late August!
Lifetime Fitness
and
Health
Study Materials
for Lifetime Fitness
• Final Exam Study Guide
• Classroom Assignments
– Drills, vocabulary, unit plans
– Fitness goal setting & writing
• Gymnasium Activities
– Fitness exam identification & analysis
Study Materials
for Health Education
• Final Exam Study Guide
• Classroom Assignments & Activities
– Drills
– Unit Study Guides
– Questions &Vocabulary
Formats
Lifetime Fitness County Final Exam
75 Selected Response
1 Constructed Response
Health Education County Final Exam
75 Selected Response
5 Fitness Gram Participation
2 Constructed Response
Both exams cover all the course content knowledge
accumulated since late August!
Midterm exams
for
World Language
What will the exams cover?
• In short, everything studied this year.
• Grammar, vocabulary and culture
– Stand-alone
– Integrated
How should I review?
• Each teacher will spend time in class with formal review.
• Make flashcards.
• Dig out all your old quizzes and notes and organize, retake,
correct them.
• Ask questions.
• Practice online. Every text has practice tests online. If you
are missing vocabulary or grammar information, it can be
found online.
• It is important for you to ask as many questions as
necessary to be prepared at home to study!
What is it going to look like?
• Expect to be formally assessed on the exam
in reading, listening and writing; speaking
assessed separately
• Primarily objective format-- SCANTRON
forms
• All level one classes will have a county
created assessment
Resources
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Check your teachers website
http://www.flashcardexchange.com
http://www.conjuguemos.com
http://www.classzone.com/french.cfm
www.PHSchool.com (this is a spanish
textbook site)
The most important things to
remember…
• Attendance
• Daily practice
• Ask questions
• Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast
before all of your exams.
Thanks for Attending
GREATER GATOR NIGHT !
Students, make sure you signed that
clip board; your teachers will be
notified that you were here!