Monday, February 13, 2012

Parent conferences

Hello parents!  As you have undoubtably heard by now, parent conferences are taking place this Wednesday (Feb 15) and next Thursday (Feb 23).  I will be available from 3:30 - 5:30 on each of these days to meet with you.  I'm looking forward to seeing you!

Friday, February 10, 2012

Reminder :: review session on Monday, Feb 13

Just a quick reminder that we will have a review session on Monday. Feb 13, after school.

Who should attend the review session?
Today, students got a list of objectives that will be covered on the summative assessment on Tuesday, Feb 14. Students spent time in class self-assessing their mastery of these objectives.  If students feel that they have not mastered any of the objectives, they should come to the review session to get help.

(Note, the list of objectives is available online, in the "Unit objectives" folder of the "daily activities" section of this website.)

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Unit 4 summative assessment and review session

Our summative assessment for Unit 4 is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 14.

What's going to be on the test?
The test will cover all of the material that we've explored this semester.  In general, this means: (1) finding rates of change, and (2) using rates of change to make predictions.  Students can find many examples of this in their notebooks.

On Friday, students will get a precise list of objective that will be covered on the test.

How to review for the test
  • We will review in class on Friday (Feb 10) and Monday (Feb 13).  Part of this review will involve students self-assessing their mastery of each objective, and choosing review material that meets their needs.
  • Students should look back at the feedback that they have on two quizzes that we've taken this semester, as well as all of our class activities and homework.  All of this should be in their notebooks.
  • I will be available for an after-school review session on Monday, Feb 13, from 3:00 - 4:00.