This course was very busy at the end of the semester and I feel the need to highlight a few items.
EOCT: Students took the Math II EOCT on December 14th and 15th and the results were already posted in Pinnacle on December 20th. Over 60% of the students in my class performed in the exceeds category scoring 90 or above.
Log Test: When the Logarithmic Function test was returned to students, they were instructed that test corrections could me made to earn extra points on the test. This was meant to not only improve their test score but also aide in the review of these concepts for the final. Test corrections were due NLT Thursday, December 22nd.
Final Exam Review: Two worksheets (front and back) were handed out after the EOCT for students to work on reviewing for the final. Students were instructed that if they worked all problems on a separate piece of paper, they could hand in their work on the day of their final to replace a low test score (provided their final score was higher).
Statistics Test: The statistics test was given on December19th and unfortunately the scores were extremely low. They have been posted in Pinnacle and overall grades impacted. Possible reasons for the poor results include 1) we took 4 days to review for the EOCT and then 2 day to take the EOCT just prior to closing out the statistics unit or 2) students knew they would be able to drop a low test score and didn't bother studying for the test. Either way students need another opportunity to show what they know about statistics. The current statistic test grade will remain in Pinnacle unless it is indeed the low test score AND your student turned in a complete review packet. The second test on Statistics will be either Thursday, January 12th or Tuesday, January 17th. There will be no in class review for this test but I will hold review sessions both Tuesday, January 10th and Wednesday, January 11th immediately after school until NLT 5:00 pm
Final Progress Grades: Since I have allowed students to turn in log test corrections and final exam review packets in up to the last day of school, progress grades may or may not reflect these opportunities. This is because all grades for the entire school must be finalized before staff departs school on Thursday. For those students that I know are changing levels at semester time, I will do my best to have their grade as updated as possible.
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