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Final Exams*everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask

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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

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Goals for Seminar




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Final Exam ScheduleFriday, November 17

1st hour 7:30—8:22

1st hour exam 8:27—10:02 (90 mins.)

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

Monday, November 20

2nd Hour Final 7:30 – 9:05*

3rd Hour Final 9:25 – 11:00

Tuesday, November 21 Bus pick-up 11:05 Mon/Tue

4th Hour Final 7:30 – 9:05*

5th Hour Final 9:25 – 11:00

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

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Goals for Seminar




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How Grades are Calculated

“In computing the term grade 4/5’s of the grade reflects course work while the final examination will be worth no more than 1/5.” (Groves Student Planner page 35).

Translated: 80% of your grade is class work, 20% finals.

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Example Two: If Sara has a 85% for the term and earns a

75% on her final what will her grade be?

.85 x .80 = .68 course work+ .75 x .20 = .15 + exam_____= .83

Term Grade of 83% = B

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Example Three: If Sara has a 89% for the term and earns a


.89 x .80 = .71 course work+ .95 x .20 = .19 + exam_____

= .90Term Grade of 90% = A-

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Example Four: If Sara has a 88% for the term and earns a


.88 x .80 = .704 course work+ .68 x .20 = .136 + exam_____= .84

Term Grade of 84% = B

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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.

Over 95% of Groves graduates attend college. In college often classes receive two grades, a mid-term and final exam. It will be important to learn how to study for finals now.

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Goals for Seminar




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Time Management

Failure to Plan is a Plan for Failure

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The secret to doing well on a test is to not try to cram in the information allat 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

3 Week Calendar

Daily Calendar

Capture times of high energy (am?) Recreation

Rest

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Time Management Planning Sheet1st HourSubject: Biology 1A

Teacher: Stukey, S.

To Do:Review sheet; index card— ≈7.5 hrs

2nd HourSubject: Integrated Math 1A

Teacher: Kong

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

3rd HourSubject: English 9A

Teacher: Laszczak

To Do:Review sheet; vocabulary flash cards ≈7.5 hrs

4th HourSubject: Art Foundations

Teacher: Chapman

To Do:Complete last two projects ≈3 hrs

5th HourSubject: World History A

Teacher: Heard

To Do:Review Sheet; complete group project ≈7.5 hrs

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Time Management Planning Sheet1st HourSubject:

Teacher:

To Do:

2nd HourSubject:

Teacher:

To Do:

3rd HourSubject:

Teacher:

To Do:

4th HourSubject:

Teacher:

To Do:

5th HourSubject:

Teacher:

To Do:

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri SatBio .75

Parent/ Alg .75Student Eng .75Meeting Plan 1.5 Hist .75

Eng .75 Hist .7529-Oct Oct-30 Oct-31 1-Nov 2-Nov 3-Nov

Bio .75 Bio .75Alg .75 ”Replan” Alg .75Eng .75 day Eng .75Hist .75 Hist .751 hr Art Bio .75 Alg.75 Eng .75 Hist .75 @Groves

4-Nov 5-Nov 6-Nov 7-Nov 8-Nov 9-Nov 10-NovBio .75Alg .75 Alg .75 Alg .1.5Eng .75 Eng .75 Eng 1.5Hist .75 Hist .75 Hist .751 hr Art Bio .75 Bio .75 Bio .75 Bio 1.5 1st exam

11-Nov 12-Nov 13-Nov 14-Nov 15-Nov 16-Nov 17-NovTo Do:

Alg 1.5 1st Hour 7.5 Hours BioEng 1.5 Hist 1.5 2nd Hour 7.5 Hours Algebra

2nd exam 4th exam 3rd Hour 7.5 Hours English1 hr Art 3rd exam 5th exam 4th Hour 3.0 Hours Art

18-Nov 19-Nov 20-Nov 5th Hour 7. 5 Hour History 17


Parent/ Math .75Student Eng .75Meeting Plan 1.5 Hist .75

Hist .751-Nov 2-Nov 3-Nov 4-Nov

Bio .75 Bio .75Math .75 ”Replan” Math .75Eng .75 day Eng .75Hist .75 Hist .751 hr Art Bio .75 Math.75 Eng .75 Hist .75 Eng .75 @Groves

5-Nov 6-Nov 7-Nov 8-Nov 9-Nov 10-Nov 11-NovBio .75Math .75 Math .75 Math .1.5Eng .75 Eng .75 Eng 1.5Hist .75 Hist .75 Hist .751 hr Art Bio .75 Bio .75 Bio .75 Bio 1.5 1st exam


Math 1.5 1st Hour 7.5 Hours BioEng 1.5 Hist 1.5 2nd Hour 7.5 Hours Math


19-Nov 20-Nov 21-Nov 5th Hour 7. 5 Hour History

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat

Parent/Student Meeting Plan 1.5

31-Oct 1-Nov 2-Nov 3-Nov 4-Nov 5-Nov

”Replan”day Fresh.

Review@Groves

6-Nov 7-Nov 8-Nov 9-Nov 10-Nov 11-Nov 12-Nov

1st exam13-Nov 14-Nov 15-Nov 16-Nov 17-Nov 18-Nov 19-Nov

To Do:1st Hour

2nd Hour

2nd exam 4th exam 3rd Hour3rd exam 5th exam 4th Hour

20-Nov 21-Nov 22-Nov 5th Hour18


Parent/Student Meeting Plan 1.5

29-Oct Oct-30 Oct-31 1-Nov 2-Nov 3-Nov

”Replan”day

@Groves4-Nov 5-Nov 6-Nov 7-Nov 8-Nov 9-Nov 10-Nov

11-Nov 12-Nov 13-Nov 14-Nov 15-Nov 16-Nov 17-NovTo Do:1st Hour2nd Hour

2nd exam 4th exam 3rd Hour1 hr Art 3rd exam 5th exam 4th Hour

18-Nov 19-Nov 20-Nov 5th Hour


Parent/StudentMeeting Plan 1.5

1Nov 2-Nov 3-Nov 4-Nov

”Replan”day

@Groves5-Nov 6-Nov 7-Nov 8-Nov 9-Nov 10-Nov 11-Nov

1st exam12-Nov 13-Nov 14-Nov 15-Nov 16-Nov 17-Nov 18-Nov

To Do:1st Hour 2nd Hour

2nd exam 4th exam 3rd Hour 3rd exam 5th exam 4th Hour

19-Nov 20-Nov 21-Nov 5th Hour



















Time Management: Hourly Schedule = Manageable Chunks Example: Bio .75

Math .75 Eng .75

Hist .758-Nov

1 hour session = 45 min work + 15 min break

8:00-9:00 9:00-10:00 10:00-11:00 History .75 11:00-12:00 Math .75 12:00- 1:00 Recreation/

1:00-2:00 Eat2:00- 3:00

3:00-4:00 Bio .75 4:00-5:00 Eng .75

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Bio .75 Bio .75Alg .75 ”Replan” Alg .75Eng .75 day Eng .75Hist .75 Hist .751 hr Art Bio .75 Alg.75 Eng .75 Hist .75 Eng .75 @Groves






Time Management: Hourly Schedule = Manageable Chunks Example: Math .1.5

Eng 1.5 Hist .75

22-Nov

1 hour session = 45 min work + 15 min break

8:00-9:00 9:00-10:00 Math .75 10:00-11:00 History .75 11:00-12:00 Eng .75 12:00- 1:00 Recreation/

1:00-2:00 Eat2:00- 3:00

3:00-4:00 Alg .75 4:00-5:00 Eng .75

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Bio .75 Bio .75Alg .75 ”Replan” Math .75Eng .75 day Eng .75Hist .75 Hist .751 hr Art Bio .75 Math.75 Eng .75 Hist .75 Eng .75 @Groves






Early Prep--Next 1.5 weeks

Make master plan Schedule study

sessions Organize materials Organize study

partners or groups

Recopy Class Notes Recopy Text Notes Recopy Chapter

Notes Create or organize

flashcards Meet with partners

or groups

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Late Prep- Last 1.5 weeks

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 (www.cse.buffalow.edu)

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Time Management: Final Thoughts— Maintain focus

Prior Planning Hourly Calendar Manageable Chunks Capture times of high

energy Recreation Rest

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Time Management

A better option

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

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The secret to doing well on a test is to not try to cram in the information allat once…

But to keep steadily learning it bit by bit over time.

Goals for Seminar




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• Study Guide• Notebook / Binders• Chapter notes• Blogs/websites

• When/where/if used

Organizing Materials

• Test and quizzes• H.W. Assignments• Note Cards• Lab Reports

lead your review

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Internet Connections and Finding Resources

PowerSchool Need to connect? Sally Fraser [email protected] 248-203-3501

Fusion Pages (Teacher Sites)

Additional sites

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mailto:[email protected]

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Preparing for a Cumulative Exam

your notebooks

Organize your Study Guides Consider buying

notebook for your study guides, a Finals Folder Simplify materials

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Preparing for a Cumulative ExamMath / Science

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 or 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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Preparing for a Cumulative Exam

Group Study Sessions be careful to only do this

with those you trust can be serious

Group size shouldn’t be larger than 3 or 4

Schedule group time in advance…people have schedules.

+ uses of social media

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Preparing for a Cumulative Exam Group Study Sessions- continued

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 learner.

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Consider – E-Study Session

Example for World History:

Twitter hashtags #ghswld.his.exam

#1=4 major wld religions=Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism #ghswld.his.exam

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Example for Biology:

Twitter hashtags

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Example:

Twitter hashtags Explain the ecosystem #ghsbioexam-7

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Example:

Twitter hashtags Explain the ecosystem #ghsbioexam-7 What is the role of solar energy in the eco system- Provider of

energy #ghsbioexam-7

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Example:

Twitter hashtags Cell parts and their function #ghsbioexam-7 What is the role of solar energy in the eco system- Provider of

energy #ghsbioexam-7 A producer (plants) can produce heat, be consumed or

decompose #ghsbioexam-7

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Example:

Twitter hashtags Cell parts and their function #ghsbioexam-7 What is the role of solar energy in the eco system- Provider of

energy #ghsbioexam-7 A producer (plants) can produce heat, be consumed or

decompose #ghsbioexam-7 A decomposer (bacteria or fungi) can become an abiotic chemical

(carbon dioxide, Oxygen, nitrogen) or a producer of heat #ghsbioexam-7

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Goals for Seminar




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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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Communicating with Teens— Tips for Parents from American Psychological Association:

When your children are talking, stop whatever else you are doing to listen to them

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When your children are talking, stop whatever else you are doing to listen to them Express your interest in what they are saying

without being intrusive

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without being intrusive Listen to your child’s viewpoint, even if it’s

difficult to hear

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without being intrusive Listen to your child’s viewpoint, even if it’s

difficult to hear Let your child finish speaking before you

respond

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Focus on your child’s feelings rather than your own during the conversation

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Focus on your child’s feelings rather than your own during the conversation

Your child needs a cheerleader and encourager, not a critic! Final exams will be less stressful and more successful when you keep things positive!

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Last Thought:

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Last Thought:

Success is never final,

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Last Thought:

Success is never final, Failure is never fatal,

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Last Thought:

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

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Last Thought:

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

-Winston Churchill

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Questions?

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Subject Specific Review Session (Students only)

Saturday November 11, 8:15am-12:00pm

Students will have the opportunity to attend up to 4 study sessions facilitated by content area teacher. Review sessions will be offered for most classes that freshman are enrolled in. There will be an open study room for students who do not have the 4 core classes. Additionally, students that have the opportunity within their schedule may sign up for a “Mindfulness” session provided by Beaumont Hospital. We will provide a small snack in the middle of the morning. Students should register on the school website in order to participate in the Subject Specific Review Session.

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Are there any more supports?

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Study Skill Techniques and Test Taking Strategies

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Subject Specific Review Session

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•Tuesday November 12 and Thursday November 14, 7:30 am – 8:15 (X-Block)

•Computer Labs 1 and 2 (Media Center)

•Study skill techniques, test taking strategies, and organizational strategies will be discussed. Students will be encouraged to identify their learning style and use strategies that maximize those strengths.

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Study Skills Techniques and Test Taking Strategies

More 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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X-Block Session

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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Discover Your Learning Style

Most people learn a variety of ways--VARK

Using your strengths

Auditory

Visual

Tactile

Preparing for exams, use strategies that best fit you leaning style(s)

You will need to use strategies from a variety of learning styles.

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Assessment Log onto

http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles.shtml

Click on Answer the 20 Questions Fill out honestlyClick on Show me the resultsRead about your learning style

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http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles.shtml

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Subject Specific Review Session (Parents—bagels and juice)

Saturday November 16, 8:15am-12:00pm

Students will have the opportunity to attend up to 4 study sessions facilitated by content area teacher. Review sessions will be offered for most classes that freshman are enrolled in. There will be an open study room for students who do not have the 4 sessions specifict to classes that re enrolled in. We will provide a small snack in the middle of the morning. Students should register by November 14th in order to participate in the Subject Specific Review Session. Register on line thru the schools website

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Without A Goal

Written Goal

Written Goal + Written Plan

Goal +Plan+ Desire to

G+P+ D+ Dedication

Fulfillment

Goal

Idea to develop in 11-12

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