The first quiz grades are in Power School

I have posted grades from our first quiz. These will typically be posted before students return to school the following week. This helps students stay current and expedites the retake process. Due to the emphasis on prompt grading of assessments and the overwhelming volume of HW I receive on Fridays, HW packets are typically about a week behind in posting. So you can expect to see the work turned in on Friday posted around the following Wednesday or Thursday.

Some students have asked about how they can improve their quiz grades. I do allow students to retake a quiz as many times as necessary to show mastery. However, there is a strict process for this. I will be outlining the details with students in class today and Wednesday. Basically, if students would like to retake they will need to analyze and correct their errors. When this is complete, they need to fill out a retake request form on which they defend their corrections by writing out what their errors were. This is followed by a retake quiz with me either before school, or at lunch. Due to my coaching responsibilities after school in my room is not an option. I can coordinate with the after school study halls to proctor a quiz if before or at lunch does not work. I will copy and paste an outline students will be given below:

What to do WHEN you score below 70% on a quiz or test……..

Bummer dude, time to take care of that D or F you just got. Here are the steps for a retake:

1.) Know what happened.

·      Reflecting on your errors is essential to the learning process

·      No retake without corrections

2.) Request a retake

·      Fill out the retake request form

·      Follow through quickly

3.) Be Prepared

·      Even with the above steps, it is imperative you dedicate some time to study before your retake

·      Study involve working practice problems AND ensuring they are done correctly

4.) Analyze the retake

·      If the outcome is positive (>70%), use the study techniques and steps again and pay attention to how it affects your preparedness on test day. This is not a math skill, this is a school survival skill.

·      If the outcome is negative, then it is now time to meet with me individually to discuss your study strategy and figure out a way forward. Not every student learns the same way and it is our job to find what works for you.