3-24-11
Different twist on Study Island (Practice PSSA #7)–classes worked in groups and could look up topics. The questions were a lot tougher. Prizes to top overall, top in each class, and any group scoring 64% or above.
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3-21-11
Students worked on and then scored a PSSA practice writing prompt. We discussed what made a good answer and how a score of 2 could be attained. Students then prepared the “prey” for tomorrow’s activity by counting beans and placing them in labeled bags.
3-17-11
PSSA Practice Quiz #6 on Study Island focuses on Physical Sciences. When finished the students will try a simple science writing prompt in preparation for the science PSSAs April 4, 5, and 6.
If you finish and there is time, give this DATING GAME a chance.
2-24-11
Twenty five questions (PSSA Practice #3) that deal with topics that will be on the PSSA exam. How are you doing? What strategies are you learning? How will you prepare for the exams?
If time, students take a look at the pH activities below. Pretty cool! Click on image to access site and then choose the green RUN NOW button. Your assignment is to comment on one of these simulations. Include 1) something you already knew 2) something you learned, and 3) a question that you have. Mention if you were using the “pH Scale” or the “Acid-Base” activity.
2-10-11
Students took a PSSA-style quiz using Study Island. The 25 question MC quiz will give the science department feedback on the needs of our students who are preparing for the PSSAs.A sample question is given below:
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2-4-11
PSSA Writing Prompt and first half of NOVA – Making Stuff Smaller (see 2-3-11).
1-03-11
Part of period spent discussing PSSA topics and 10 sample questions Smartboard notes 1-3-11