1. Midterm Prep

2. 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: :15
Conflicts 12:30 - 2:15
Friday, January 22th
World Language 7:20 – 9:05
Conflicts 9:30 – 11:15

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

4. 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!!!!!!

5. Create a Long-Term Study Schedule

6. Use Concentration Blocks
One Hour
20 Minutes
Preview Intense Concentration Recall

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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