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study guides for tests

by high5science

Nov 20, 2011

What are your thoughts on giving study guides before tests? I am a first year teacher of 7th grade students, and have found that I have narrowed the focus more and more for students with each study guide and test. I give open- ended study guides that students have to fill in themselves. We then go over them the next day to clear up anything they are still questioning. I just received an e- mail from a parent saying that she hopes that next time I will e-mail home a completed study guide with the correct answers. Am I wrong in thinking the students should be responsible for doing this themselves?

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John Mr. Frithson On 11/20/11, high5science wrote: > What are your thoughts on giving study guides before > tests? I am a first year teacher of 7th grade students, > and have found that I have narrowed the focus more and more > for students with each study guide and test. I give open- > ended study guides that students have to fill in > themselves....See MoreOn 11/20/11, high5science wrote: > What are your thoughts on giving study guides before > tests? I am a first year teacher of 7th grade students, > and have found that I have narrowed the focus more and more > for students with each study guide and test. I give open- > ended study guides that students have to fill in > themselves. We then go over them the next day to clear up > anything they are still questioning. I just received an e- > mail from a parent saying that she hopes that next time I > will e-mail home a completed study guide with the correct > answers. Am I wrong in thinking the students should be > responsible for doing this themselves?

It's not about wrong - there might be teachers out there who do just that - maybe some are even in your school.

And yes I give study guides - it helps a lot. It cuts down on stress and encourages learning of the material.

And you can't know for sure - and by e-mail - what it is this parent is asking though it seems clear. (does this student have any writing issues by any chance? ) Parents often have just half the story.

If this student does not have writing issues or vision issues. I'd answer this parent's e-mail in this way.

Thank you for your e-mail, Mrs. Jones. Please know the students do certainly receive the correct answers for the study guide before the test! However, we determine what those answers are in class the day before the test. We thoroughly go over the study guide on that day.

I do expect that students pay attention to the class and want them to write down the correct answers. I had hoped Susan was doing this and if she does, she will have the correct answers from which to study.

If you have other questions, please get back to me by e-mail or phone. 515-654-7888 is my direct number.

John Mr. Frithson

I put my direct line when I want to encourage a phone call though I recognize many people these days prefer e-mail. And I sign both my names -the name I encourage parents to call me and the name the kids call me.

Nov 21, 2011

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