Midterm Prep

Midterm Schedule Wednesday, January 21  Math7:20 – 9:05  English 9:30 – 11:15  Conflicts12:30 – 2:15 Thursday, January 22  World Language7:20 - 9:05  Social Studies9: :15  Conflicts12:30 - 2:15 Friday, January 23  Science7:20 – 9:05  Conflicts9:30 – 11:15  Conflicts12:30 – 2:15

Value of the Mid-Term in your Overall Grade For Example: Grade x%=Points Grade x%=Points MP #190x20%=18.0 MP #285x20%=17.0 Mid-Term88x10%= 8.8 MP #391x20%=18.2 MP #493x20%=18.6 Final 90 x10% = %=89.6% = 90% 100%=89.6% = 90%

Study/Reading Days  Scheduled for Friday, January 16 & Tuesday, January 20 (no school Monday)  Teachers are asked to not assign homework or give tests/quizzes during these days  THEY ARE STILL INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS!!!!!!

Create a Long-Term Study Schedule

Use Concentration Blocks One Hour 20 Minutes Preview Intense Concentration Recall

Methods for Studying  GET ENOUGH SLEEP  TAKE FREQUENT STUDY BREAKS  MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE  STUDY IN A QUIET PLACE  USE PROPER LIGHTING  STUDY IN A WELL VENTILATED SPACE  DON’T BE TOO COMFORTABLE

Controlling Test Anxiety  ADEQUATELY PREPARE FOR EXAMS  USE CONSTRUCTIVE “SELF-TALK” REGARDING THE EXAM  STOP STUDYING AT LEAST ONE HOUR BEFORE THE EXAM  TAKE A SHORT TIME OUT IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PANIC  BUDGET YOUR TIME ON EACH EXAM

Methods for Answering Multiple Choice Questions  Read the question and alternative answers with an awareness of qualifier words  Use the process of elimination and selection to answer questions  Read all the alternatives  Your first guess is your best guess

Methods for Answering Essay Questions  Make sure you understand what is being asked. Look for key terms such as “outline,” “define,” “contrast,” “critique,” etc.  Use a brainstorming technique  Create an outline from your brainstormed list  Write the essay focusing on handwriting, proper grammar, etc.  Read what you have written

Final Words  Remember, if you follow these steps, you can be confident that you did everything possible to succeed on your exams!  Ask for help if you need it!  NHS students and peer mediators will be visiting homerooms for additional support!  NHS will have quiet study sessions and tutors available on 1/15, 1/16 & 1/20 in rooms 142 during the school day. They will be there on 1/15 & 1/20 after school. Be sure to attend for some extra support.  Think positively! You can do it… GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK