GUIDED NOTES & TEST STUDY GUIDES
Guided Notes are notes you take WHILE you are doing a lesson. They help you focus on the most important concepts. They will prepare you for the test as you go.
Study Guides help you review for a test. You can complete a study guide while you are going through the lesson, or use it to review before the test.
Make sure to download your study guide BEFORE taking the test. Study guides are in-depth and cover all the stories, vocabulary, and grammar to expect when taking the exam.
Important Note: You can access the essay questions that will be on the test and write them before you take it. Take advantage of this opportunity.
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TEST FAQ
Q: WHAT WILL THE TESTS AND QUIZZES COVER? CAN I GO BACK AND LOOK IN MY LESSONS WHILE I’M TAKING AN ASSESSMENT?
A: Tests and quizzes are cumulative. You may NOT return to the lessons during a test. Please make sure you have studied and reviewed all previous lessons before opening a test or quiz.
Q: HOW MUCH SHOULD I WRITE FOR MY ESSAYS?
A: Use the point system to determine how much you should write for your essay:
4pts= 4 sentences, 10pts= 10 sentences, 16 pts= 16 sentences
Q: WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE SURE I SCORE WELL ON MY TEST ESSAY?
A: Download the Test Study Guides for each unit and review the essay questions before you take the test.
To receive full credit for an answer, make sure that you are answering the question in complete sentences.
Check for capitalization, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Make sure you answer ALL parts of the question.
Pretend as if your reader hasn’t read the question. Someone reading your answer should still be able to understand what you are talking about.
**Always re-read the question and your answer before you submit the test!
Q: HOW MUCH DO TESTS AND QUIZZES AFFECT MY OVERALL SCORE IN THE CLASS?
A: Tests are worth 30% of your grade. Quizzes are worth 15% of your grade in Semester 1, and 10% of your grade in Semester 2.
Don’t take a quiz or test until you are sure you are ready!
You may not use your books or notes on test or quizzes.
Make sure to be complete on essay questions.
Read the instructions carefully for how long your responses are expected to be.
Use details and examples to support your points. Full credit is not determined by the amount of writing.
Q: I DIDN’T DO WELL ON A TEST OR QUIZ. WHAT CAN I DO?
A: Written Responses are the biggest part of the test score. You can revise and resubmit written work for up to full credit. To do this:
Review your teacher’s feedback on the written questions.
Revise or rewrite your answer to the question.
Send you teacher a webmail with the Revised Responses
Subject: Unit # Test Revisions
Make sure you include the question number in your response, or restate the question clearly so your teacher knows which question it is.
You can revise Multiple Choice questions for up to half credit back. Download and complete this template, and webmail it to your teacher.