Re: Can somebody answer this question for me?
Posted by MelissafromVA on 7/09/08
First, look at the test itself. Is it really testing over
what you taught? Are the questions worded inappropriately?
What type of questions are on the test?
Secondly, create a new test. Give the students a study guide
for the new test. Make the questions open-ended instead of
multiple choice (not possible with math, however, have the
students explain HOW they came to the answer.) Hold an after-
school or lunchtime study session if possible.
Then, Do a review activity with the class using the study
guide. Let them ask a lot of questions. Clear up
misunderstandings.
Finally, give the new test.
If all else fails, you must re-teach the concepts of the
unit, particularly if the concepts/skills build upon one
another in the course. I had to do this in the past school
year when one of my classes did very poorly on a test over
Federalism. I knew that I had to re-teach it (but I placed
that responsibility heavily on the students, as it was their
laziness that resulted in this, not their intellect.) Yet,
you really can't teach about U.S. Government without
understanding this fundamental concept.
Hope this helps on your assignment,
MelissafromVA
On 7/09/08, Jamie wrote:
> For instance: I just completed a unit and it's time for
an
> end of unit exam. 50% or more of my students fail the
> exam. It's time to move on to another unit. How do I
> handle this situation in the classroom? All professional
> suggestions are welcome.
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Can somebody answer this question for me?, 7/09/08, by Jamie.
- Re: Can somebody answer this question for me?, 7/09/08, by MelissafromVA.
- Re: Can somebody answer this question for me?, 7/09/08, by Jamie.
- Re: Can somebody answer this question for me?, 7/09/08, by Sara.
- Re: Can somebody answer this question for me?, 7/11/08, by Miima.
- Re: Can somebody answer this question for me?, 7/13/08, by blah.
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