Test Tips

Mr. Vorgity - Grade 7/8 Science

Tests:

• Students will recieve a test at the completion of each chapter.  Tests are usually 40-50 questions in length and include a writing prompt which is normally worth 10%.
• Test questions assess all vocabulary and scientific concepts presented in the chapter.  The types of questions normally include multiple choice, matching, true/false, fill-in, and short answer questions.  These questions assess students on both a knowledge level as well as their process and analysis skills.
• The writing prompt requires students to apply information or concepts presented during the chapter to a new or unique scenerio.  Students are encouraged to write with a well organized response which addresses all of the questions or points within the writing prompt.  Students are graded via a rubric.

Test Preparation Tips:

• MEMORIZE ALL KEY TERMS!!! (there will be a key terms matching section on the test)
• Review all notes (or even re-write/type them?)
• Complete the on-line quizzes (from the textbook website -- link is found from the 7th and 8th grade pages)
• Review the questions from the Chapter Review worksheet (provided for homework the night before the test)
• Complete the "Chapter Review Questions" (the "Thinking Critically" questions are reflective of the more difficult test questions)
• Review the Study Guide (do you fully understand each point?)
• See me at Unit Lunch if you have any further questions or misunderstandings.

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