"I actually do "continual" test prep throughout the year. I am fortunate to have student response devices (aka "clickers") and the kids LOVE them. I use them to "review" before major tests in class, so they think they…"
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Jen replied to Shelly Ferguson's discussion Preparation for the state end of instruction tests. in the group General Biology
J. Gudelsky replied to Shelly Ferguson's discussion Preparation for the state end of instruction tests. in the group General Biology"The science section of our state's graduation exam covers every field of science: astronomy, weather, physics, geology, etc., in addition to biology and chemistry. Our students take the test during March of their sophomore year, 2/3 of the way…"
"I know it's summer & most people are out of commission, but I am going to try a different approach this year. Instead of giving my students a comprehensive study guide at the end of the year to help prepare for the exam, I am giving it in…"
Shelly Ferguson replied to Shelly Ferguson's discussion Preparation for the state end of instruction tests. in the group General Biology"I have to teach only the PASS skills in each chapter in order to finish early. This allows me to combine several chapters in the time that it would take for one. If it is not a PASS skill, I don't teach it. Doing this allows me to do at least…"
Erin Nash replied to Shelly Ferguson's discussion Preparation for the state end of instruction tests. in the group General Biology"Shelly,
How do you every get finished 8 weeks before the test! I will still have curriculum to cover by that time! I have the Buckle Down Books as well.
Do you still incorporate inquiry into your classroom teaching at this rate?
Our state just…"
Joe replied to Shelly Ferguson's discussion Preparation for the state end of instruction tests. in the group General Biology"I'm in Maryland; I have 6 years worth of released tests and the same items are online grouped by topic. Seeing test items, playing review jeopardy or "I Have, You Have games... I find the questions very similar year to year here.…"
Shelly Ferguson replied to Shelly Ferguson's discussion Preparation for the state end of instruction tests. in the group General Biology"Wow, that must be tough on scores. We were on that schedule a few years ago, but in OK they gave the test twice per year and still do for those districts. My district changed about 3 years ago. I have had good test scores with this system, but lab…"
Shelly Ferguson left a comment for Stacy Baker"Thanks! Creative commons is wonderful. As to your question about the wildlife rehabilitation, I usually take care of the baby squirrels and turtles. It's so hard not to get attached!"
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- Favorite course I currently teach & why:
- Biology I
- Interests (away from work):
- Spending time with family, Wildlife rehabilitation and rescue organizations, reading and gardening.
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- At 11:08am on January 8, 2009,
Sean Nash said… - Hey Shelly..... welcoming (once again today) another "gardener."
I tell you what- if someone created another Ning network for gardening... a Venn diagram of "there" and "here" would be darn-near concentric!
Glad to have you...
;-)
- At 11:45am on January 8, 2009, Erin Nash said…
- Welcome Shelly! Your work with Wildlife rehabilitation sounds interesting. Is that volunteer work?
- At 5:16pm on January 29, 2009,
Stacy Baker said… - I prefer using creative commons images on Flickr (you can do an advanced search to find them), but if I can't find any there I'll just use google. I still try to use public domain images only. While Wikipedia isn't a trustworthy source of info, all of the pictures there are public domain or creative commons. So, I'll use that source also.
I noticed you're a wildlife rehabilitator! How cool! I worked in that field for a couple of years. Do you specialize in anything? My favorite was always birds.
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