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Re: Can somebody answer this question for me?
Posted by Jamie on 7/09/08
Thank you! I wasn't that far off. I am a beginner, and I am
thinking of all the things I could have done different this
year. I did factor in the laziness though because I was very
explicit in directions and had excellent resources. Sometimes,
during the holidays, they are just somewhere else. I did do
some of what you said, but some things you suggested are going
into my journal of what's and what not's :)
On 7/09/08, MelissafromVA wrote:
> 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
>
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> 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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