Midterm Prep

Midterm Schedule Wednesday, January 20nd Social Studies 7:20 – 9:05 English 9:30 – 11:15 Conflicts 12:30 – 2:15 Thursday, January 21rd Science 7:20 - 9:05 Math 9:30 - 11:15 Conflicts 12:30 - 2:15 Friday, January 22th World Language 7:20 – 9:05 Conflicts 9:30 – 11:15

Value of the Mid-Term in your Overall Grade For Example: Grade x % = Points MP #1 90 x 20% = 18.0 MP #2 85 x 20% = 17.0 Mid-Term 88 x 10% = 8.8 MP #3 91 x 20% = 18.2 MP #4 93 x 20% = 18.6 Final 90 x 10% = 9.0 100% = 89.6% = 90%

THEY ARE STILL INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS!!!!!! Study/Reading Days Scheduled for Friday, January 15th & Tuesday, January 19th Teachers are asked to not assign homework or give tests/quizzes during these days THEY ARE STILL INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS!!!!!!

Create a Long-Term Study Schedule

Use Concentration Blocks One Hour 20 Minutes Preview --------Intense Concentration--------Recall

Methods for Studying GET ENOUGH SLEEP TAKE FREQUENT STUDY BREAKS MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE STUDY IN A QUIET PLACE USE PROPER LIGHTING STUDY IN A WELL VENTILATED SPACE DON’T BE TOO COMFORTABLE

Controlling Test Anxiety ADEQUATELY PREPARE FOR EXAMS USE CONSTRUCTIVE “SELF-TALK” REGARDING THE EXAM STOP STUDYING AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE THE EXAM TAKE A SHORT TIME OUT IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PANIC BUDGET YOUR TIME ON EACH EXAM

Methods for Answering Multiple Choice Questions Read the question and alternative answers with an awareness of qualifier words Use the process of elimination and selection to answer questions Read all the alternatives Your first guess is your best guess

Methods for Answering Essay Questions Make sure you understand what is being asked. Look for key terms such as “outline,” “define,” “contrast,” “critique,” etc. Use a brainstorming technique Create an outline from your brainstormed list Write the essay focusing on handwriting, proper grammar, etc. Read what you have written

Final Words Remember, if you follow these steps, you can be confident that you did everything possible to succeed on your exams! Ask for help if you need it! NHS students and peer mediators will be visiting homerooms for additional support! NHS will have quiet study sessions and tutors available on 1/14, 1/15 (in room 142) & 1/19 (in room 268) during the school day. They will be there after school on 1/14 (room 142)& 1/19 (room 268). Be sure to attend for some extra support. Think positively! You can do it… GOOD LUCK