Yearend Testing Information: KNOW DATES!

Being Organized is crucial to achieving goals!

A few weeks ago the class planned out a testing schedule to help them best achieve successful outcomes on the yearend:  RAD, Writing expository essay, and Math test. 

In the last few weeks, we just completed a RAD test with outstanding results and an expository essay to review all requirements of the test along with test-taking tips to save time and elevate success level.



Here is the testing plan:

(note:  dates could change due to scheduling issues)

RAD Test  (May16 - 18) 
Done over 3 days working around class switches/band/track
Please be at school and well rested. 
KNOWING YOUR TEST FORMAT WILL HELP YOU SAVE TIME.

Writing Test  (Revised on May 18, see requirements below)
This is a timed 3 hour test.  We have practiced the format in class but knowing the testing format will always save you time. 

THERE IS NO DOWN TIME IN THIS TEST, YOU NEED TO BE FOCUSSED, PLAN WELL TO WRITE WELL AND CLEARLY WRITE YOUR THOUGHTS FOLLOWING THE FORMAT GUIDELINES. 

1) May 11: Essay topic due WITH research brought to school
                        Students must bring their Xeroxed research/books that they will use for planning

2) May 11: Student writes essay prompt on his/her organizer

3)  May 18:  1 hour to complete essay organizer, many chose to draft also due to next week Track meet juggle

4)  May 24:  1 hour to draft then edit & revise essay if drafting was started last week

5)  May 25:  1 hour to edit & revise draft in red ink or complete if started early

6)  May 25 & 26:   Students write a final copy for evaluator (NOT PART OF 3 HOUR TEST)


Math Test  (June 1) 

1)  May 16 - May 24:  Cumulative reviews from textbook covering the whole year's course.

2)  May 25 - 31: 

      a)  Q & A sessions on student need for self-assessing study needs
          (students come to class prepared to ask for practice in chosen topics)

     b)  Exam practice questions for self-assessing one's knowledge level & areas to further strengthen

Note: 
All year long in our Math classes I have shared tricks of the trade, test taking tips and efficient study methods to save time and elevate student success.  As we go through the reviews I will again share this information as it pertains to the given topics.