Hello everyone and welcome to a new year. Here is a list of a few things everyone should be keeping track of:
1) Are you keeping track of all your key vocabulary terms?
2) If we have learned new equations do you know how to use them?
3) Be aware of when we are having our next assessment because if you miss one you have to be sure to see me to arrange a time when to complete it.
Science 9: We are finishing up our first outcome for the genetics unit. Make sure your information paper on genetic conditions is handed in.
Science 10: Remember to have finished the assignmnet on sustainability and that the Ecosystem project
is due next Friday.
Chemistry 20: We've just completed our first assessment on the Modern atomic Theory unit and there is going to be an exam scheduled after I return your assessment.
Physics 20: The Unit on Waves is just about done and we will be having an assessment next week.
Biology 30: The Biochemistry unit is complete and we will be having an exam. Make sure you know
those building block structures.
Physics 30: The first section is complete and the worksheet is now due.
My favorite things
Darwin was wrong!
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Upcoming Exams!
Physics 20 students will have a sound test on next Wednesday, March 21 and
Chemistry 30 students will have their solutions test the same day.
That Wednesday is the first day back after the long weekend, so don't forget to study on those extra days off!
All of you should have already received your assessments back in class. If you somehow missed out on having yours returned to you, be sure to ask me for it as you will need it to study for the test.
As you know, your assessments are basically your exam outline - look to them to see the types of questions that will be on the exam!
Remember - Wednesday March 21
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
More pre-exam don't panic tips!
From Mrs. C:
Here's what I've got out of him on the eve of the bio exam girls:
You don't have to memorize ALL of the tiny parts of photosynthesis and respiration, just the main concepts of what they are - the basic steps and what happens in them.
Learn how to do genetics problems.
Learn the structure of DNA.
Learn the basics of protein synthesis.
Know your hormones.
Know the parts of the brain.
He says most of the test is multiple choice and matching.
Disclaimer: this is by no means a complete list!
Good luck girls! See you tomorrow.
Here's what I've got out of him on the eve of the bio exam girls:
You don't have to memorize ALL of the tiny parts of photosynthesis and respiration, just the main concepts of what they are - the basic steps and what happens in them.
Learn how to do genetics problems.
Learn the structure of DNA.
Learn the basics of protein synthesis.
Know your hormones.
Know the parts of the brain.
He says most of the test is multiple choice and matching.
Disclaimer: this is by no means a complete list!
Good luck girls! See you tomorrow.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Half the year is done
Well it's finals time time now and I hope everyone is busy studying. Here are some tips:
1) Make sure you know all of the vocabulary terms.
2) Focus on the major problems we have solved or concepts that were covered.
3) Do not overwhelm yourself with minor details. Again focus on the main topics and ideas.
4) If you will be needing it be sure your calculator works and you know how to use it.
5) If you have a recommend this is a real opportunity to improve your grade.
At one point I placed some links on the blog for each subject that you may find useful. Take the time to check them out.
Next half:
One thing I emphasized the first half is a well organized and complete set of notes is your best friend. The work we do in class is designed to help you learn the concepts being taught. If you try your best and don't put work off until the last minute your results will improve.
There is one trend I have seen developing and this is an increase in classes missed by students. Vacations, sickness, orthodontists, and a multitude of other reasons seem to be taking their toll. Attendance in class, especially when lessons are being taught cannot be replaced by a set of photocopied notes. You really need to be there. Because of this, I am asking all students and parents to make a true effort. If you are trying to have the best possible transcript when applying for post secondary you may want to rethink that vacation or find an alternative time for that appointment. The choice is yours of course but remember that the job market and post secondary education is becoming competitive and you want to have as many options as you can.
Once a lesson is taught the courses must move forward. Provincially dictated curriculums must be covered in order to provide a complete subject. Because of this a topic cannot be retaught to the class a week later if a student has been absent. If we could go back in time that would be great but so far we can't (although the Physics 30 students are working on it.)
Cheers and good luck on your finals
" CELEBRATE YOUR LEARNING"
Mr. C.
1) Make sure you know all of the vocabulary terms.
2) Focus on the major problems we have solved or concepts that were covered.
3) Do not overwhelm yourself with minor details. Again focus on the main topics and ideas.
4) If you will be needing it be sure your calculator works and you know how to use it.
5) If you have a recommend this is a real opportunity to improve your grade.
At one point I placed some links on the blog for each subject that you may find useful. Take the time to check them out.
Next half:
One thing I emphasized the first half is a well organized and complete set of notes is your best friend. The work we do in class is designed to help you learn the concepts being taught. If you try your best and don't put work off until the last minute your results will improve.
There is one trend I have seen developing and this is an increase in classes missed by students. Vacations, sickness, orthodontists, and a multitude of other reasons seem to be taking their toll. Attendance in class, especially when lessons are being taught cannot be replaced by a set of photocopied notes. You really need to be there. Because of this, I am asking all students and parents to make a true effort. If you are trying to have the best possible transcript when applying for post secondary you may want to rethink that vacation or find an alternative time for that appointment. The choice is yours of course but remember that the job market and post secondary education is becoming competitive and you want to have as many options as you can.
Once a lesson is taught the courses must move forward. Provincially dictated curriculums must be covered in order to provide a complete subject. Because of this a topic cannot be retaught to the class a week later if a student has been absent. If we could go back in time that would be great but so far we can't (although the Physics 30 students are working on it.)
Cheers and good luck on your finals
" CELEBRATE YOUR LEARNING"
Mr. C.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Countdown to the Physics Departmental...
This is where I would have the theme from "Jaws" playing if I could figure out how to do it. Ha ha. Sorry - not really. Anyway, I think Mr. C has some old exams printed out for you to practice with, but I thought I would add this link Sask. Education Departmental Exam Samples since it has the Physics tests including last year's! And if you go through them the answer key is included at the end, so you can see how you've done. The link includes all subjects, so you have to scroll down to get to the Physics and then choose the year. Hope this helps and try not to panic!
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