Exams Def: Short for examinations (n, pl); summative assessment
of a students learning at the end of a course of study
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Exams Def: Short for examinations (n, pl); summative assessment
of a students learning at the end of a course of study; Ant.
Assessment of what the student can remember after one night of
cramming
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How do you prepare for an exam?
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Do the review questions the teacher assigns
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How do you prepare for an exam? Do the review questions the
teacher assigns Read over my notes the night before
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How do you prepare for an exam? Do the review questions the
teacher assigns Read over my notes the night before
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How do you prepare for an exam? Do the review questions the
teacher assigns Read over my notes the night before You want
more???
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How do you prepare for a big game?
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To get my game face on I would :
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To get my game face on I would : * train to be in top
condition
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To get my game face on I would : * train to be in top condition
* have a good coach
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To get my game face on I would : * train to be in top condition
* have a good coach * know what to expect
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To get my game face on I would : * train to be in top condition
* have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice,
practice
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To get my game face on I would : * train to be in top condition
* have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice,
practice * eat healthy
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To get my game face on I would : * train to be in top condition
* have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice,
practice * eat healthy * get a good night s sleep
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To get my game face on I would : * train to be in top condition
* have a good coach * know what to expect * practice, practice,
practice * eat healthy * get a good night s sleep
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Your brain is just another muscle
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made up of millions of cells which communicate by sending
electrical impulses between their branches.
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Good conductivity + Lots of branches = Brain in top shape!
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+= +
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+= A+A+ +
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To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top
condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice,
practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night s
sleep
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To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top
condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice,
practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night s
sleep To prepare for an exam, I would :
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To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top
condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice,
practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night s
sleep To prepare for an exam, I would : * review lesson, and do my
homework and assignments daily
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To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top
condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice,
practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night s
sleep To prepare for an exam, I would : * review lesson, and do my
homework and assignments daily * see my teacher for extra help
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To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top
condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice,
practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night s
sleep To prepare for an exam, I would : * review lesson, and do my
homework and assignments daily * see my teacher for extra help * do
the exam review to know what to expect
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To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top
condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice,
practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night s
sleep To prepare for an exam, I would : * review lesson, and do my
homework and assignments daily * see my teacher for extra help * do
the exam review to know what to expect * practice by doing
questions all semester
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To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top
condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice,
practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night s
sleep To prepare for an exam, I would : * review lesson, and do my
homework and assignments daily * see my teacher for extra help * do
the exam review to know what to expect * practice by doing
questions all semester * eat healthy
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To prepare for a big game, I would : * train to be in top
condition * have a good coach * know what to expect * practice,
practice, practice all year * eat healthy * get a good night s
sleep To prepare for an exam, I would : * review lesson, and do my
homework and assignments daily * see my teacher for extra help * do
the exam review to know what to expect * practice by doing
questions all semester * eat healthy * get a good night s
sleep
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January 2013 SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
12 You are here! 345 6789101112 13141516 OUAC deadline 171819
2021222324 Period 1 exam 25 Period 2 exam 26 2728 Period 3 exam 29
Period 4 exam 30 Snow day 31Feb 1 PA Day OCAS deadline Feb 2
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Ok, so let me do the math 24 8 = 16 days until my first
exam
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So Ok, so let me do the math 24 8 = 16 days until my first exam
I Need a plan
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Ok, so let me do the math 24 8 = 16 days until my first exam I
Need a plan Thursday 2:30 3:00 rest, snack 3:00 4:00 math review 5
min break 5:00 6:00 English organize notes 6:00 7:00 healthy dinner
7:00 8:00 science worksheet 8:00 8:30 watch Big Bang Theory 8:30
9:30 quiz self on geography 9:30 10:00 wind down for bed
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Where do you study?? My space
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Where do you study?? Quiet
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Where do you study?? Quiet Comfortable
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Where do you study?? Quiet Comfortable Everything you need
nearby
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Where do you study?? Quiet Comfortable Everything you need
nearby No distractions
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Where do you study?? Quiet Comfortable Everything you need
nearby No distractions
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Where do you study?? Quiet Comfortable Everything you need
nearby No distractions
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Where do you study?? Quiet Comfortable Everything you need
nearby No distractions
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How do you study? Reading, copying notes and other passive
study techniques engage very little of your brain (left). By
contrast, when you are actively involved with material, explaining,
describing, comparing, evaluating, synthesizing, etc., your whole
brain gets involved (right).
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Some suggestions
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Summarize notes in your own words
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Some suggestions Summarize notes in your own words Create
diagrams, tables, charts, graphs to represent information
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Some suggestions Summarize notes in your own words Create
diagrams, tables, charts, graphs to represent information Ask
yourself how two things are the same or different
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Some suggestions Summarize notes in your own words Create
diagrams, tables, charts, graphs to represent information Ask
yourself how two things are the same or different Do practice
problems and explain how you solved them
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Some suggestions Summarize notes in your own words Create
diagrams, tables, charts, graphs to represent information Ask
yourself how two things are the same or different Do practice
problems and explain how you solved them Use memory devices
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Some suggestions Summarize notes in your own words Create
diagrams, tables, charts, graphs to represent information Ask
yourself how two things are the same or different Do practice
problems and explain how you solved them Use memory devices Make
connections to things you already know
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Your dog will be thrilled to know how to use the Pythagorean
Theorem Ok, Biff, you can only use this if the triangle has a right
angle. The longest side is always the hypoteneuse. We call that c.
Then, a 2 + b 2 = c 2 got it? a c b
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Cats tend to be more literary So you see Lucky, the novel Four
Steps to Death is actually pretty similar to the Hunger Games. 4
Steps Hunger Games Themessurvival Symbols Plot
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Goldfish? Baby Brother? Provinces and territories, we got this
No Nelly Noodle Nose, never offer a queen peanut butter sandwiches
made yesterday. Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, New Brunswick,
NWT, Ontario, Alberta, Quebec
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You can also study with friends
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Find your style, what works for you
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This can be a very stressful time. You might feel Worried
Irritable Tired Withdrawn overwhelmed Headache Upset stomach Pulse
racing Difficulty sleeping
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Luckily we have a few more strategies: * eat healthy * get a
good night s sleep Oh, and how about * exercise
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Eating healthy Helps maintain a healthy weight and attractive
appearance Boosts your immune system Improves your cognitive
ability Helps you deal with stress Come to breakfast club in
157!
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Teens need about 10 hours of sleep / night!
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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Reduce stress and keep your body
healthy using yoga or any activity of your choice! Sun Salutations
release tension and get blood flowing!
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Resources Friends & Family Your classroom teacher Guidance
department Resource room Breakfast club See the Guidance web page
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