...for a big test? From personal experience I can tell you that it is not something you want to experience yourself. I have encountered this a few times throughout school. I can tell you a few things I was able to do to prepare, the reasons I did not get to prepare as much as I wanted, taking the test, and things that happened after I completed the test. Hopefully you will learn from my mistakes. Some of the things I was able to do to prepare was go over it in class, make a foldable, and look over my notes right before I took the test. Just by going over the material in class, I was not fully paying attention. When I made my foldable, I copied off of someone’s so I could finish mine. Right before the test I just glanced over my notes. Those three preparation techniques are not recommended. The reasons I did not get to prepare as well as I wanted were because I was out of school with the flu. Therefore one of my friends William let me barrow his foldable, so I just copied it. While taking the test, I soon found out how unprepared I really was. Another thing that I found out was study only the night before a test isn’t a good idea. The reason for that is that you will not remember everything you tried to cram in your brain the night before. Whenever I got my test I completely froze up and couldn’t remember a thing on it. I would say I learned the hard way. After taking that test, I knew right when I turned it in that I was going to fail it. I dreaded getting the test back. When...
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...Although standardized tests have their many uses such as giving a checkpoint for where a student is in a course, It is still believed that it needs to be changed to cater towards individuals instead of it’s current one size fits all. We also need to improve the standardized tests so that they will help students improve, as well as to set standardized tests so that they would be in real world situations. After most standardized tests, most students get a score that mark their overall improvement as a class, when in actuality they should be getting a score that show’s a student’s individual progress and judging based off that. Great Schools staff takes their time to mention that students are memorizing rather than learning. “Test scores give...
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...Brief Writing/Explaining English1000 Standardized Tests: Shouldn’t We Be Helping Our Students? By: Eric Boese It is true that technology and educational resources have dramatically improved over the years. In the article “Standardized Tests: Shouldn’t We Be Helping Our Students?” Eric Boese believed that standardized test use for students in the school systems are being used for the wrong reasons. Boese argues that the students are not being taught the knowledge and skills to help them merge properly out into society, but instead being drilled on how to pass the state’s test. The standardized tests scores represent the school as a whole and do not help identify the needs of the students individually. The pressure that is placed on the teachers to drill the students on material that is on the test and how to take it, eliminate time from what the students should be learning at their grade level, says Boese. He also believes a solution can be reached, but the source of the problem has to be located first such as finding a level of testing that will challenge the students, but not overwhelm them. In response to Eric Boese essay “Standardized Tests: Shouldn’t We Be Helping Our Students?” I was not aware of the stress the students go through about test that they take once or twice a year. I have to agree with him on the test not really helping the students individually because at the beginning of the year my daughter took the test and scored below average in reading and math....
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...2015, 8 a.m. – Monday October 19th, 11:59 p.m. (I have extended the window period by one day from originally scheduled) Time limit Six hours (you can take the Exam only at one stretch) The test will consist of 17 True/False type (4 points each), 16 Multiple/Choices (7 points each) and 8 Essay Type (15 points each) with a total of 300 points. The Chapters covered are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7. The topics to focus in these Chapters are listed below following the general guidelines. General Guidelines for Preparation for the Test At the outset I want you to realize that this is an open book test, but full preparation is absolutely necessary. If you are not prepared enough and need to turn the pages of the book or power point slides or my Instructions at every step, then it would not be possible for you to finish all questions in time. Also remember that the questions are based on the Text Book chapter topics and my Instructions but are not directly from the book (as was also true in your bi-weekly assignments). Review my Instructions on the six chapters covered in the Midterm. Besides, also review the Two Tri-Weekly assignment solutions. As you have already seen, I give the solution to the Tri-Weekly Assignments with necessary explanations and details immediately after I finish grading (usually within 48 hours from the deadline for assignment submission). And I provide ppt slides for all chapters covered in this course. Moreover, I provide hints and explanations in my responses to...
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...How To PASS The CPSM Exams Dr. Randall M. Mauldin USMC (ret), CPSM®, PMP® How To Pass The CPSM Certification Exams Disclaimers / Legal Information All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the author/publisher, except in the case of brief quotations for the purpose of writing critical articles or reviews. Notice of Liability The author and publisher have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information herein. However, the information contained in this book is presented without warranty, either express or implied. Trademark Notice Rather than indicating every occurrence of a trademarked name as such, this book uses the names only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner with no intention of infringement of the trademark. ISM’s consent to allow usage of the CPSM® logo is not an endorsement by ISM of this program, its content or its instruction. Copyright Information ©2011 Jack Quinn Solutions, LLC CPSMTraining.com 2 How To Pass The CPSM Certification Exams By: Dr. Randall Mauldin – www.cpsmtraining.com How To Pass The CPSM Certification Exams Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................ 6 Chapter One: CPSM and Associated Benefits ..............................................
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...Using Student Self-Reflections to Improve Student Study Habits in the Mathematics Classroom A Capstone Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Teaching: Mathematics Nancy Daly Department of Mathematics and Computer Science College of Arts and Sciences Graduate School Minot State University Minot, North Dakota Summer 2011 ii This capstone project was submitted by Nancy Daly Graduate Committee: Dr. Laurie Geller, Chairperson Dr. Cheryl Nilsen Dr. Rebecca Anhorn Dean of Graduate School Dr. Linda Cresap Date of defense: Month day, year iii Abstract Type the abstract here. Do not indent. It should be one block paragraph. The abstract is a summary of your paper. iv Acknowledgements Type your acknowledgements here. Indent each paragraph 0.5 inch. You can thank whomever you choose. v Table of Contents Page Abstract .................................................................................................................. iii Acknowledgements ................................................................................................ iv List of Tables ....................................................................................................... viii List of Figures ........................................................................................................ ix Chapter One: Introduction ................................................................
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...everybody knows all too well because we all have had to experience some form of a standardized test. The two most common and popular of these tests are the ACT and the SAT. Depending in which region you live in, you will take one of those test during your educational career. But, does taking that test really decide how smart you actually are. Eleven years of schooling and one of those tests will decide what college you go to and what you will do for the rest of your life. People have all different types of talents and these test favor the people who are good at school but, what about the kids who are good musicians or good athletes? Why should a test decide how smart they are when the activities that those kids are exceeding in, aren’t on...
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...For those planning to take the Foreign Service Officer exam (FSOE): “Define realpolitik and describe how this principle is evident in the strategies of Otto Von Bismarck and Camillo di Cavour.” This is one of the questions in the world history portion of the FSOE written test. I’ve heard people say that the FSOE is the most grueling government exam because the Department of Foreign Affairs is, they say, the most elite office in the government. Some even dare say that the exam is more difficult than the bar. I really wouldn’t know but one thing’s for sure: the mortality rate is definitely higher in the FSOE. Out of 628 examinees in 2011, only 9 passed. That's 1.4%. I heard there was even a year when no one passed. I'm one of the lucky 9 who made it. And so to help future examinees prepare for the FSOE, I thought of writing down and sharing my experience. This is my own small way to thank and show appreciation for the people who supported me and helped me make it through. The exam is difficult because it’s the type of exam which you can’t really study for. The scope covers everything under the sun, and, actually, none of the topics I studied for was asked. The exam proctor told my batch that the best time to review for the FSOE is in college, which is a little bit too late by now, right? So the best tip I can give is simply to make reading a habit. Try committing yourself to read for at least 30 minutes every day and you’ll have a pretty strong fighting chance. What to read...
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...eliminated. Students think they have to work less, the work is less challenging than Pre AP, the class is an easy “A”, less is expected of them and they will be graded on a curve. These students are sleeping through their education. If we required more of them, we will get more. If the name sound more challenging, I believe they would work harder. Jacobs (2004) states that teachers and administrators must consider “… the empty chair …” which represents all students in a given school or district, and “… all work must focus on Johnny, and all comments and questions are welcomed as long as they are in his best interest” (p. 2). Second, if it is in the students’ best interest to change, modify, stop, start, or maintain curriculum practices, programs, and/or other related issues, there must be data-based proof to do so (Jacobs, 2002). All teachers should differentiate instructions to meet the needs of all students in every class, not just reserve that for those who are labeled as AP. Common Core Standards do not differentiate between Pre AP and General classes, the standards are the same for all students. The only difference is Pre AP students have to take a Pre AP test...
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...Before The Test Before you take the test reviewing is important like different kinds of review like: Daily review. It includes short preclass and postclass review of lecture notes and also textbooks. Do weekly reviews. It includes reviewing at least 1 hour per subject once a week. Do major review. It helps when conducted the week before finals or other critical exams. Schedule reviews. Schedule specific times in your calendar for review. Take a practice test. Take a practice test before the actual test. Get copies of Old exams. Old test can help to review stratify. During The Test Prepare self for test by arriving early. Used scratch paper to make quick note in the margins of test sheet. Read direction slowly and answer the easiest, shortest question first. Follow your time and plan your time. Read the entire question, read all possible answer and eliminate incorrect answer. Find out what is asking and make outline on essay writing question, make a point and write legibly. After The Test After the tests take a few minute to write discovery statement related to your experience of taking test. Describe how effective your review strategies were. Do differently to prepare for the next test. When test is returned look the test items that you missed. Carefully analyze the source of errors and find a solution. 2) Test score measure your accomplishment in a course is false because test score is measure what student scored on test. If you anxious about a test and blank...
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...How to prepare for IELTS - Writing Contents Page Details of the writing test Task 1 Bar and line graphs, pie charts & tables Process or flow charts Objects/how something works How to prepare for Task 1 Task 2 Questions How to prepare for Task 2 General tips for writing 2 2 4 7 9 10 13 14 17 19 Make sure you have a copy of the How to prepare for IELTS – FAQs booklet in addition to this booklet. 1 How to prepare for IELTS - Writing Details of the Writing Test Procedure of the test The writing test is the third test you do on the test day. You have 60 minutes for this test. There are two tasks or parts to do. You will be given a card with the two tasks – one task on each side of the card. You can make notes or write your plans on the card but it will not be seen by the examiner. You will also be given an answer booklet. You have to write your essays in the answer booklet. Notes are not acceptable and essays under the word limit will be penalized. How to prepare for IELTS - Writing Length & Timing You have to write at least 150 words. You are advised to spend 20 minutes on this task. Marking The Tasks This task tests your ability to perform one or more of the following functions in English: describe and interpret graphic data describe the stages of a process or procedure describe an object or event or sequence of events explain how something works Task 1 Your performance in Task 1 will be assessed on the criteria below: Task Achievement Being...
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...Final Project Section 1: What is the purpose of education? What goals do you want your students to achieve? The purpose of education is to prepare someone to meet the demands of the real world. Education teaches an individual about a particular subject or it develops the problem solving skills that I feel everyone is born with. I feel that everyone is born with the ability to solve problems. Education challenges those skills and forces children and adults alike, to create or enhance their own problem solving skills. Albert Einstein was quoted as saying, “The aim [of education] must be the training of independently acting and thinking individuals who, however, see in the service to the community their highest life problem” (Einstein, 2012). I think this statement holds true today. I feel that education must prepare people to take on the world. Each individual will develop into their own identity and discover what is important in their life and what is worth fighting for. Ryan and Cooper (2013) “say that education is a process of human growth by which one gains greater understanding and control over oneself and one’s world” (p.28). Education is a process and we all take steps in education. That is why there are grade levels and there are curriculums based off of those steps that we take. Each individual develops a little differently than the next, but education presents someone with a problem and allows a person to develop an answer. There are parts of education...
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...e-mail, phone, or speak to me in advance, if possible.) Office: 117 Franco * Office Phone: (610) 396-6298 * E-mail: TJL7@PSU.EDU Please note: This syllabus and various other course documents (including essay guidelines) will be posted online at our ANGEL course site. “I am proud of my humanity when I can acknowledge the poets and artists of other countries as my own. Let me feel with unalloyed gladness that all the great glories of man are mine.” ~ Rabindranath Tagore Course Overview Official Penn State description of CMLIT 153: “Comparison of narrative techniques employed by literature and film in portraying different cultures, topics may vary each semester.” This Fall 2015 offering of CMLIT 153, “International Cultures: Film and Literature,” focuses on cultural tensions in varied parts of the world. Among the tensions that these films and novels explore are ones that arise in relation to poverty and wealth (class tensions); changing female and male gender roles; concepts of love and marriage; family dynamics; traditional and modern identities; work and education; and shifting political realities. In your approach to the works considered in this course, moreover, please consider how such tensions are expressed through the imaginative prisms of cinema and literature. What are some of the resources that films employ to which textually-based literatures do not have access and vice versa? Although this course does not presume to achieve comprehensive coverage...
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...Question The relevance of this test question is to determine which brand of leading paper towels is the best most absorbent. Consumers want to use the product that is most effective at meeting their needs. A more expensive product may actually be more cost effective if you can use less of it than a brand that costs less. Literature Review Many experiments have been conducted to test the strength and absorbency of paper towels. While the steps of the experiment vary from test to test, all of experiments are testing the same two factors; how much water can each paper towel brand absorb and how strong are each of the paper towels. Below I have reviewed the process and results from three experiments that are similar to the one I will be using. In the first experiment, the tester uses five brands of paper towels to test for absorbency, using paper towels of the same size to ensure the accuracy of the results. He draws a two inch circle in the center of a sheet of paper towel from each brand represented and placing the paper towel in an embroidery hoop to maintain stability. He then drops fifteen drops of water into the center of the circle draw on the paper towel, repeating the process for each brand, and measures the amount of time it takes the paper towel to wick the moisture outside of the circle. This test concludes that Bounty has the greatest absorbency. The next experiment tests for both absorbency and strength. As in the first test, several different brands...
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...In week 13 we read chapter 8 that dealt with test taking skills. I read about how preparing for a test well can help greatly in test performance. First you need to know what type of test your taking like if it’s an essay based test or multiple choice. Making study guides and taking the time to review the information well before the test can make the test easier to take which would reduce your stress level. Chapter 8 also talked about how to work through test anxiety. Some ways to reduce anxiety is to have a positive attitude and to take your time while taking a test so you don’t get nervous and rush through your test. You need to take your time so you don’t make quick mistakes that could hurt you during the test greatly. I also read chapter 10 which dealt with wellness and stress management. Stress can hurt you when taking test because it can cause you to not be able to concentrate all the way and also it can distract you. Chapter 10 gave me some great ways to manage my stress. Some ways were to make sure I eat well so I have energy to do things, another was to get exercise so you feel good overall in a healthy way. One thing I need to work on after reading was to make sure I get enough sleep so my body and mind are ready to work the next days. After reading I felt I had learned a lot on how to prepare and reduce stress factors in life and while taking test. These chapters were very helpful and gave me some good techniques I can use every day to help me keep a good mental...
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