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FINAL EXAMS

*EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK

GOALS FOR SEMINAR

 Final Schedule  Calculating Grades  Time Management  Organization of

Materials

 Preparing for

Cumulative Final

 What Parents Can Do

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Preparing for Finals

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

Frida day, , Novem embe ber r 16

 1st hour

7:30—8:22

 1st

st hour

ur exam am 8:27—10: 0:02 02 (90 mins.) s.)

 2nd hour

10:10—11:05 (Announcements)

 3rd hour

A Lunch 11:13—11:53 A Class 11:53—12:46 B Class 11:13—12:06 B Lunch 12:06—12:46

 4th hour

12:54—1:48

 5th hour

1:56—2:50

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FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

Monda nday, Novem embe ber r 19

 2nd Hour Final

7:30 – 9:05*

 3rd Hour Final

9:25 – 11:00

Tue uesd sday, Novemb ember er 20

Bus pick-up 11:05 Mon/Tue

 4th Hour Final

7:30 – 9:05*

 5th Hour Final

9:25 – 11:00

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*Students are provided bagels and juice in the cafeteria compliments of the PTSA on Monday and Tuesday between the exam periods.

HOW GRADES ARE CALCULATED

“In computing the term grade, 80% of the grade reflects course work, while the final examination will be worth no no more than 20%.”

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HOW GRADES ARE CALCULATED

• Example One:

 If Sara has a 85%

85% for the term and earns a 95% 95%

• n her final what will her grade be?

.85 x .80 = .68 course work + .95 x .20 = .19 + exam_____ = .87 7 Term Grade of a 87% % = B+

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HOW GRADES ARE CALCULATED

• Example Two:

 If Sara has a 66%

66% for the term and earns a 95% 95%

• n her final what will her grade be?

.66 x .80 = .53 course work + .95 x .20 = .19 + exam_____ = .72 2 Term Grade of 72% = C-

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CALCULATING GRADES: FINAL THOUGHT

 Term grades that are “borderline” are more likely to

be impacted by finals than those that are in the middle of a grade.

 Generally speaking, finals will increase or decrease

your term grade slightly unless you have major increases or decreases in your final.

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FAILURE TO PLAN IS A PLAN FOR FAILURE

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The secret to doing well

• n a test is to not try to

cram in the information all at once… But to keep steadily learning it bit by bit over time. So if I take one chapter an hour from now until dawn…

TIME MANAGEMENT

 Prior Planning  Manageable Chunks  Weekly Calendar  Daily Calendar  Capture times of high energy  Recreation  Rest

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Time Management Planning Sheet

1st Hour

Subject: Core Biology Teacher: Nobis

To Do:

Review sheet; index cards— ≈7.5 hrs

2nd Hour

Subject: Integrated Math 1 Teacher: Kong

To Do:

Sheet of Practice Problems; review tests/quizzes≈7.5 hrs

3rd Hour

Subject: English 9 Teacher: Scurti

To Do:

Review sheet; vocabulary flash cards ≈7.5 hrs

4th Hour

Subject: Art Foundations Teacher: Chapman

To Do:

Complete last two projects ≈3 hrs

5th Hour

Subject: World History Teacher: Heard

To Do:

Complete group project ≈7.5 hrs

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat

Bio .75 Parent/ I.Mth .75 Student Eng .75 Meeting Plan 1.5 Hist .75 Hist .75 2-Nov 3-Nov 4-Nov 5-Nov Bio .75 Bio .75 I.Mth .75 ”Replan” I.Mth .75 Eng .75 day Eng .75 Hist .75 Hist .75 1 hr Art Bio .75 I.Mth.75 Eng .75 Hist .75 Eng .75 @Groves 6-Nov 7-Nov 8-Nov 9-Nov 10-Nov 11-Nov 12-Nov Bio .75 I.Mth .75 I.Mth .75 I.Mth .1.5 Eng .75 Eng .75 Eng 1.5 Hist .75 Hist .75 Hist .75 1 hr Art Bio .75 Bio .75 Bio .75 Bio 1.5 1st exam 13-Nov 14-Nov 15-Nov 16-Nov 17-Nov 18-Nov 19-Nov To Do: I.Mth 1.5 1st Hour 7.5 Hours Bio Eng 1.5 Hist 1.5 2nd Hour 7.5 Hours Int. Math 2nd exam4th exam 3rd Hour 7.5 Hours English 1 hr Art 3rd exam 5th exam 4th Hour 3.0 Hours Art 20-Nov 21-Nov 22-Nov 5th Hour 7. 5 Hour History

1 hour session = 45 min work + 15 min break

TIME MANAGEMENT: HOURLY SCHEDULE = MANAGEABLE CHUNKS

 Example:  Bio 45 min  I.Mth45 min  Eng 45 min  Hist 45 min

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 8:00-9:00  9:00-10:00  10:00-11:00 History  11:00-12:00 I. Math  12:00- 1:00  1:00-2:00  2:00- 3:00  3:00-4:00 Biology  4:00-5:00 English

Recreation/Eat

EA EARLY Y PREP EP--

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NEXT XT 1.5 .5 WEE EEKS KS

 Make master plan  Schedule study sessions  Organize materials  Organize study partners or groups  Recopy Notes  Create and organize flashcards  Meet with partners or groups

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LA LATE E PREP EP- LA LAST T 1.5 .5 WEE EEKS KS

 Using the final review sheet from your teacher to

create a 1 to 2 page study guide.

 Prepare specific items teachers may allow you to use

(“cheat sheets”)

 Review your study guide frequently, learn concepts,

think big picture.

 Read your study guide aloud.  Share study guides, create a group comprehensive

study guide.

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TIME MANAGEMENT: MAINTAIN FOCUS

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 Prior Planning  Hourly Calendar  Manageable

Chunks

 Capture times of

high energy

 Recreation  Rest

TIME MANAGEMENT

A BETTER OPTION

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So begin now! Manageable chunks and start early, wins this race.

The secret to doing well

• n a test is to not try to

cram in the information all at once… But to keep steadily learning it bit by bit over time.

ORGANIZING MATERIALS

 Study Guide  Notebook / Binders  Chapter notes  Blogs/websites  When/where/if used  Test and quizzes  H.W. Assignments  Note Cards  Lab Reports

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INTERNET CONNECTIONS AND FINDING RESOURCES

 PowerSchool  Need to connect?

 Sally Fraser

sfraser@birmingham.k12.mi.us 248-203-3501

 Fusion Pages (Teacher sites)  Additional sites

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PREPARING FOR A CUMULATIVE EXAM

 Use review sections in the back of the text  Review past test, quizzes, labs  Focus on areas that you previously had problems with  Use x-blocks to ask specific questions from homework

• r study sessions.

 Create an exam, with a key. Have a friend/classmate

do the same. Take and score each others exams. Review your findings.

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GROUP STUDY SESSIONS

 Be careful to only form groups with those you can trust

to be serious

 Group size shouldn’t be larger than 3 or 4  Schedule group time in advance. (People have busy

schedules).

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GROUP STUDY SESSIONS CONT…

 Share and compare notes  Co-create study guides/ sheets  Quiz each other  If you engage in a group study or partner study

relationship, be true to the spirit of team.

 Group study situations require responsible learners.

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STUDY SKILL TECHNIQUES--ASPIRE

 Approach/Attitude/Arrange

 Positive outlook…Arrange your schedule to reduce distractions

 Select/Survey/Study

 Select a reasonable chunk of material and time to study

 Put aside/Piece together

 Put aside books/notes brainstorm (piece together) what you know

 Inspect/Investigate/Inquire

 Inspect what you don’t know, investigate , learning what you need to know

 Reconsider context/reflect

 Try looking at content from different perspectives…”author interview”

 Evaluate/examine/explore

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DISCOVER YOUR LEARNING STYLE

 Visual Auditory Reading/Writing Kinesthetic  When preparing for exams, use strategies that best

fit your learning style(s)

 You may need to use strategies from a variety of

learning styles.

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Most people learn in a variety of ways…

ASSESSMENT

 Log onto

 http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-

assessments/learning-styles.shtml

Click on Answer the 20 Questions Fill out honestly Click on Show me the results Read about your learning style

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TEST TAKING STRATEGIES

 Survey entire test (timing)  Read directions carefully  Answer questions strategically Easy first Process of elimination  Review for completion  Resist desire to change answers unless you are

certain.

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WHAT CAN PARENTS DO…

 Provide needed materials  Sit down with your child tonight or Thursday night, to

create a study schedule.

 3 P’s ---Promote Prior Planning  Review with your child (but recognize the goal of

creating independent learners)

 Host / transport for group or partner study sessions  Hydration, food, rest, recreation …help with balance.

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COMMUNICA MUNICATING TING WITH TEENS NS— TIPS FOR R PARENT RENTS FROM AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION:

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SUBJECT SPECIFIC REVIEW SESSION

 Satur

urda day November 10th

th , 8:15am

5am-11:5 1:55am 5am

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LAST THOUGHTS:

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Success is never final, Failure is never fatal, It is courage to continue that counts.

• Winston Churchill

Nothing will work unless you do.

• Maya Angelou

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice…

• Pele