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Mrs. Jenny Kravitz Education Tufts University Bachelor’s – Biology Teacher Licensure Program Biotech R&D Internship: Abbott Diabetes Care All American, Track & Field UMass Lowell Master’s – Biology Master’s Research: Tufts Medical Center, Simon Lab Professional MA License Experience Began teaching in 2003 AP, Honors, CP, SpEd/inclusion, ELL/SEI Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Earth Science Independent contractor teaching AP Bio in Mass Advising, coaching, mentoring Educational Grant Work Developing/publishing curriculum Obtaining/implementing biotech equipment

Course Objectives Provide students with an in-depth survey of major biological topics (biochemistry to ecology) Develop critical thought and analysis skills Practice scientific inquiry in laboratory Equip students with necessary knowledge and skills for success in collegiate biological studies Prepare students for College Board AP Biology Examination (and also SAT II Subject Test)

Course Design Assessment Exams (40%) Secure (non-released) College Board test items AP format & administration Labs (30%) Formal lab notebook Inquiry focus Quizzes (20%) Includes project grades HW/Classwork (10%) Mostly long term assign. Instruction Interactive class discussion Students should download/print and preview notes Bidirectional question and answer Multimodal presentation and reinforcement of information In the classroom Online (website) Collaborative learning Group lab exercises Frequent presentations

Academic Support Extra help Before or after school most days (especially when absent from school) Course website Important dates, digital copies, review resources AP exam study books Cliff’s, Princeton Review, Kaplan, etc. Peer study groups Tutoring (check with Guidance Department)

Keys to Success DAILY REVIEW of course material ASK QUESTIONS in person or via DON’T PROCRASTINATE with long term assignments and studying ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE in discussions and labs COMMUNICATION about confusion, anxiety, etc. From students (promote self-advocacy) From parents (watch for signs of stress)