Exams Def: Short for examinations (n, pl); summative assessment of a student’s learning at the end of a course of study

Exams Def: Short for examinations (n, pl); summative assessment of a student’s learning at the end of a course of study; Ant. Assessment of what the student can remember after one night of cramming …

How do you prepare for an exam?

Do the review questions the teacher assigns

How do you prepare for an exam? Do the review questions the teacher assigns Read over my notes the night before

How do you prepare for an exam? Do the review questions the teacher assigns Read over my notes the night before

How do you prepare for an exam? Do the review questions the teacher assigns Read over my notes the night before You want more???

How do you prepare for a big game?

To get my game face on I would :

To get my game face on I would : * train to be in top condition

To get my game face on I would : * train to be in top condition * have a good coach

To get my game face on I would : * train to be in top condition * have a good coach * know what to expect

To get my game face on I would : * train to be in top condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice, practice

To get my game face on I would : * train to be in top condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice, practice * eat healthy

To get my game face on I would : * train to be in top condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice, practice * eat healthy * get a good night ’ s sleep

To get my game face on I would : * train to be in top condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice, practice * eat healthy * get a good night ’ s sleep √

Your brain is just another muscle …

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To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night ’ s sleep

To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night ’ s sleep To prepare for an exam, I would :

To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night ’ s sleep To prepare for an exam, I would : * review lesson, and do my homework and assignments daily

To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night ’ s sleep To prepare for an exam, I would : * review lesson, and do my homework and assignments daily * see my teacher for extra help

To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night ’ s sleep To prepare for an exam, I would : * review lesson, and do my homework and assignments daily * see my teacher for extra help * do the exam review to know what to expect

To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night ’ s sleep To prepare for an exam, I would : * review lesson, and do my homework and assignments daily * see my teacher for extra help * do the exam review to know what to expect * practice by doing questions all semester

To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night ’ s sleep To prepare for an exam, I would : * review lesson, and do my homework and assignments daily * see my teacher for extra help * do the exam review to know what to expect * practice by doing questions all semester * eat healthy

To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night ’ s sleep To prepare for an exam, I would : * review lesson, and do my homework and assignments daily * see my teacher for extra help * do the exam review to know what to expect * practice by doing questions all semester * eat healthy * get a good night ’ s sleep

January 2013 SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday 12 You are here! OUAC deadline Period 1 exam 25 Period 2 exam Period 3 exam 29 Period 4 exam 30 Snow day 31Feb 1 PA Day OCAS deadline Feb 2

Ok, so let me do the math … 24 – 8 = 16 days until my first exam

So Ok, so let me do the math … 24 – 8 = 16 days until my first exam I Need a plan …

Ok, so let me do the math … 24 – 8 = 16 days until my first exam I Need a plan … Thursday 2:30 – 3:00 rest, snack 3:00 – 4:00 math review 5 min break 5:00 – 6:00 English organize notes 6:00 – 7:00 healthy dinner 7:00 – 8:00 science worksheet 8:00 – 8:30 watch Big Bang Theory 8:30 – 9:30 quiz self on geography 9:30 – 10:00 wind down for bed

Where do you study?? My space …

Where do you study?? Quiet

Where do you study?? Quiet Comfortable

Where do you study?? Quiet Comfortable Everything you need nearby

Where do you study?? Quiet Comfortable Everything you need nearby No distractions

Where do you study?? Quiet Comfortable Everything you need nearby No distractions

Where do you study?? Quiet Comfortable Everything you need nearby No distractions

Where do you study?? Quiet Comfortable Everything you need nearby No distractions

How do you study? Reading, copying notes and other passive study techniques engage very little of your brain (left). By contrast, when you are actively involved with material, explaining, describing, comparing, evaluating, synthesizing, etc., your whole brain gets involved (right).

Some suggestions

Summarize notes – in your own words

Some suggestions Summarize notes – in your own words Create diagrams, tables, charts, graphs to represent information

Some suggestions Summarize notes – in your own words Create diagrams, tables, charts, graphs to represent information Ask yourself how two things are the same or different

Some suggestions Summarize notes – in your own words Create diagrams, tables, charts, graphs to represent information Ask yourself how two things are the same or different Do practice problems and explain how you solved them

Some suggestions Summarize notes – in your own words Create diagrams, tables, charts, graphs to represent information Ask yourself how two things are the same or different Do practice problems and explain how you solved them Use memory devices

Some suggestions Summarize notes – in your own words Create diagrams, tables, charts, graphs to represent information Ask yourself how two things are the same or different Do practice problems and explain how you solved them Use memory devices Make connections to things you already know

Your dog will be thrilled to know how to use the Pythagorean Theorem … Ok, Biff, you can only use this if the triangle has a right angle. The longest side is always the hypoteneuse. We call that c. Then, a 2 + b 2 = c 2 … got it? a c b

Cats tend to be more literary … So you see Lucky, the novel Four Steps to Death is actually pretty similar to the Hunger Games. 4 Steps Hunger Games Themessurvival Symbols Plot

Goldfish? Baby Brother? Provinces and territories, we got this … “ No Nelly Noodle Nose, never offer a queen peanut butter sandwiches made yesterday.” Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, New Brunswick, NWT, Ontario, Alberta, Quebec …

You can also study with friends …

Find your style, what works for you

This can be a very stressful time. You might feel Worried Irritable Tired Withdrawn overwhelmed Headache Upset stomach Pulse racing Difficulty sleeping

Luckily we have a few more strategies: * eat healthy * get a good night ’ s sleep Oh, and how about * exercise

Eating healthy Helps maintain a healthy weight and attractive appearance Boosts your immune system Improves your cognitive ability Helps you deal with stress Come to breakfast club in 157!

Teens need about 10 hours of sleep / night!

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Reduce stress and keep your body healthy using yoga or any activity of your choice! “Sun Salutations” release tension and get blood flowing!

Resources Friends & Family Your classroom teacher Guidance department Resource room Breakfast club See the Guidance web page to download this presentation