1. 1. You need a #2 pencil and scantron (in folder) 2
1. You need a #2 pencil and scantron (in folder) 2. Please complete test questions 1-7 on your scantron

2. How to study Test taking skills/strategies Reflection on performance
BBMS Best Practices
How to study
Test taking skills/strategies
Reflection on performance

3. Test Prep Explicitly teach students how to study
Model how to create a study guide
Post study guide and answer key on wiki and/or TeacherWeb
Create a video on How to Study
Practice Tests - opportunity to practice using their test taking skills
parents that a test is coming soon

6. FROM: "Janiszewski"<natalie_janiszewski@hcpss
FROM: TO: [To the entire class] DATE: 11/2/ :45:24 AM SUBJECT: 8th gr Science- U1C2 TEST Coming Soon! We are currently working on Unit 1, Cycle 2, Activity 4. Once we have completed Activity 6 (the last activity in the cycle), students will take the Unit 1 Cycle 2 Test. I estimate that the test will be given early next week. The U1C2 Test Review Sheet has been given to all students in class on 11/2/09. A copy of the review sheet and key can be downloaded from my Teacherweb page:

7. Vocabulary can be reviewed on studystack. com: http://www. studystack
Vocabulary can be reviewed on studystack.com: A practice test can be taken at: Please encourage your student to study several minutes every night between now and the test! Thanks for your support.

8. Test Prep - low readers
“We want to test our students’ science knowledge, not reading ability.”
Faye Ebron
“huh?” John Sharbaugh

9. Test Prep - low readers
Send a copy of the test home with specific instructions to parents and students
Give these students an opportunity to read the test a day or two before the testing date
With the IA or reading specialist during class or
During lunch and/or CORE+

11. electric circuit

12. Taking the Test Highlight transitions
Encourage the use of and collect scratch paper
Prove they are using their test taking skills

13. U1C2 Test

22. How is science different this year?
How did you study for this test. (time and method)
What do you need to do to improve?

23. What do you need to improve on?
Read more carefully
Study more
Study correctly
Pay more attention in class
Ask for help
Use your test taking skills

24. Students describe how they studied on the back of the test
Students describe how they studied on the back of the test. Sample responses:

26. You can code the answer key so that it will tell students which letter was the correct answer. The machine will also print the number correct and the percent.

28. Students use test correction time to reflect

29. Identifying confusing content helps students know what to study and teachers know what to clarify

30. Students are prompted to check and recheck answers to prevent bubbling mistakes. Also, if they do not erase completely it will be marked wrong.

34. All students answered #9 correctly
Re-teach and take time to explain this item
All students answered #9 correctly

35. Teacherease comments
on 11/18 Michael worked on an error analysis in class to correct and learn from the mistakes he made on the test. Michael is able to see me during Core+ and lunch for further assistance if necessary.

36. Teacherease
This is to inform you that your child needs extra assistance at home:
Class: Science8
Assignment: U1C2 Test: Scantron
Date: 11/16/2009
Score: 60 / 100 pts
Comments: on 11/18 Michael worked on an error analysis in class to correct and learn from the mistakes she made on the test. Michael is able to see me during Core+ and lunch for further assistance if necessary.
I would encourage you or someone at home to help your child with this
work. Understanding these concepts are an important part of the
learning process. If you would like to discuss this, please feel
free to contact me.