China Test Corrections - DUE Friday, 12/10:
Students have the option of earning back up to half of the points they missed on the matching and multiple choice portions of their recent China test. Only whole points lost are eligible for corrections; the map sections are ineligible.
Matching and multiple choice sections: For each answer that was incorrect, students must both:
(1) define the key concepts tested in a question in their own words and
(2) provide either an example of those concepts or an extended explanation of those concepts in their own words.
You should be able to find information on these topics on the test study guide and in your course readings and notes.
**Please note: you MUST staple a copy of your original graded quiz to the back of the corrections you turn in.**
Here are the key concepts that were tested:
I. Matching
1. Beijing
2. Genghis Khan
3. golden age
4. Han Feizi
5. inflation
6. junk
7. Lao Zi (Lao Tzu)
8. Ming Dynasty
9. moveable type
10. Qing Dynasty
11. Shanghai
12. Shi Huangdi
13. Silk Road
14. tribute system
15. Yuan Dynasty
II. Multiple Choice
16. China's cultural and religious influence on surrounding countries such as Korea
17. Why the Chinese economy expanded during the Song dynasty
18. How were Chinese bureaucrats selected to join the civil service?
19. List five of China's dynasties that we studied in class in the correct chronological order (first, second, third, etc.)
III. Short Answer
Students who lost points on the short answer question should rewrite their answer after going back to read about Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism in their study guide and reading notes. Here is the question:
In a paragraph, compare and contrast the philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. For each philosophy, describe at least one key idea or belief. You might also explain what each philosophy’s goal was: what do you think the thinker who invented each one was trying to accomplish? Accurately use and explain at least five of the terms below in your answer.
the Way
obeying the laws
unnecessary action
fame
reward and punishment
materialism
worldly
human nature
good government
supernatural
filial piety
conflict
well-being
social order
five relationships
education
authority of government
Monday, December 6, 2010
APGEO: Reminders and deadlines, 12/6 and 12/7
-Please make sure you carefully read the email I sent out this weekend as well as the attached packet entitled "AP Human Geography Test Strategies." I don't want anyone to be surprised by the midterm!
-Middle East / North Africa map quiz: Tuesday, 12/7
-Reading notes on Cultural Geography - Language: Wednesday, 12/8
-***MIDTERM EXAM AFTER-SCHOOL REVIEW SESSION - Attendance Highly Recommended***: Thursday, 12/9, 2:55-3:35 p.m. in Mr. McCarl's room.
-Midterm exam date: Wednesday, 12/16
-Last day for all missing/late work: Friday, 12/10.
Suggested calendar for studying for the Midterm test:
Tues 12/7: Finish creating Unit I ("What is geography?") study guides in class or as homework
Weds 12/8: Begin creating Unit II ("Population and migration") study guides
Thurs 12/9: Finish creating Unit II ("Population and migration") study guides in class or as homework; attend after-school midterm review session.
Fri 12/10: Hand out student-created study guides for Units I and II. Begin creating Unit III ("Cultural geography: Culture and Identity" - ignore language and religion for now) study guides in class, finish as homework; ask any questions you have.
Over the weekend: Review all three units, and come to class Monday with a few questions you have about topics that seem particularly important to understand.
Monday 12/13: Hand out student-created study guides for Unit III (cultural geography). Ask remaining questions to clear up misunderstandings.
Mon 12/13 and Tues 12/14: Study independently in the evenings; email or stop by to ask any questions you have. Review test strategies packet to make sure you are approaching the multiple choice and essay sections with a plan.
Thank you,
Mr. M
-Middle East / North Africa map quiz: Tuesday, 12/7
-Reading notes on Cultural Geography - Language: Wednesday, 12/8
-***MIDTERM EXAM AFTER-SCHOOL REVIEW SESSION - Attendance Highly Recommended***: Thursday, 12/9, 2:55-3:35 p.m. in Mr. McCarl's room.
-Midterm exam date: Wednesday, 12/16
-Last day for all missing/late work: Friday, 12/10.
Suggested calendar for studying for the Midterm test:
Tues 12/7: Finish creating Unit I ("What is geography?") study guides in class or as homework
Weds 12/8: Begin creating Unit II ("Population and migration") study guides
Thurs 12/9: Finish creating Unit II ("Population and migration") study guides in class or as homework; attend after-school midterm review session.
Fri 12/10: Hand out student-created study guides for Units I and II. Begin creating Unit III ("Cultural geography: Culture and Identity" - ignore language and religion for now) study guides in class, finish as homework; ask any questions you have.
Over the weekend: Review all three units, and come to class Monday with a few questions you have about topics that seem particularly important to understand.
Monday 12/13: Hand out student-created study guides for Unit III (cultural geography). Ask remaining questions to clear up misunderstandings.
Mon 12/13 and Tues 12/14: Study independently in the evenings; email or stop by to ask any questions you have. Review test strategies packet to make sure you are approaching the multiple choice and essay sections with a plan.
Thank you,
Mr. M
HONORS: Homework and Midterm Exam information, 12-6
Homework and reminders:
***ALL LATE AND MISSING WORK is due Friday, 12/10. This will allow grades to be brought completely up to date over winter vacation, and enable students to return to class with a clean slate in January.***
-Byzantine empire scavenger hunt (should have been completed in class) - due Thursday, 12/9. The scavenger hunt questions are located at http://www.spsk12.net/departments/STAR/socialscience/whI/byzantine%20empire/index.htm.
-Do Nows from November and December will be collected on Thurday, 12/9.
-Test corrections for the China test are due Friday, 12/10. Information regarding these corrections will appear in a separate post later today.
Important Midterm Exam Information:
The midterm exam dates for Honors World History are Tuesday (12/14) and Friday (12/17). Per school policy, this exam will account for 20% of students' semester grade - a permanent grade that appears on transcripts and official GPA calculations.
The World History midterm exam will cover all of the units we have studied so far: prehistory, early civilizations, the five major world religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam), ancient Greece, the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, ancient and medieval China, and the Byzantine Empire.
On Monday and Tuesday in class, I provided (or will provide) students with two important study materials for the World History midterm:
1.) "Midterm Study Guide" - the first three pages of this are newer material on Islam and the Byzantine Empire. The remainder of the packet is a compilation of quiz/test study guides that were handed out earlier in the semester. Every topic tested on the exam will be in this packet somewhere.
2.) "Optional Midterm Practice Tests" - this packet is a compilation of all of the tests and quizzes we have taken in class so far. Students are welcome to work through this packet as a workbook in order to refresh their memories, get extra practice, and identify potential trouble spots.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mr. M
***ALL LATE AND MISSING WORK is due Friday, 12/10. This will allow grades to be brought completely up to date over winter vacation, and enable students to return to class with a clean slate in January.***
-Byzantine empire scavenger hunt (should have been completed in class) - due Thursday, 12/9. The scavenger hunt questions are located at http://www.spsk12.net/departments/STAR/socialscience/whI/byzantine%20empire/index.htm.
-Do Nows from November and December will be collected on Thurday, 12/9.
-Test corrections for the China test are due Friday, 12/10. Information regarding these corrections will appear in a separate post later today.
Important Midterm Exam Information:
The midterm exam dates for Honors World History are Tuesday (12/14) and Friday (12/17). Per school policy, this exam will account for 20% of students' semester grade - a permanent grade that appears on transcripts and official GPA calculations.
The World History midterm exam will cover all of the units we have studied so far: prehistory, early civilizations, the five major world religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam), ancient Greece, the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, ancient and medieval China, and the Byzantine Empire.
On Monday and Tuesday in class, I provided (or will provide) students with two important study materials for the World History midterm:
1.) "Midterm Study Guide" - the first three pages of this are newer material on Islam and the Byzantine Empire. The remainder of the packet is a compilation of quiz/test study guides that were handed out earlier in the semester. Every topic tested on the exam will be in this packet somewhere.
2.) "Optional Midterm Practice Tests" - this packet is a compilation of all of the tests and quizzes we have taken in class so far. Students are welcome to work through this packet as a workbook in order to refresh their memories, get extra practice, and identify potential trouble spots.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mr. M
ENRICHED: Homework and Midterm Exam information, 12-6
Homework and reminders:
***ALL LATE AND MISSING WORK is due Friday, 12/10. This will allow grades to be brought completely up to date over winter vacation, and enable students to return to class with a clean slate in January.***
-Byzantine empire scavenger hunt (should have been completed in class) - due Thursday, 12/9. The scavenger hunt questions are located at http://www.spsk12.net/departments/STAR/socialscience/whI/byzantine%20empire/index.htm.
-Do Nows from November and December will be collected on Thurday, 12/9.
-Test corrections for the China test are due Friday, 12/10. Information regarding these corrections will appear in a separate post later today.
Important Midterm Exam Information:
The midterm exam date for Enriched World History is Thursday, 12/16. Per school policy, this exam will account for 20% of students' semester grade - a permanent grade that appears on transcripts and official GPA calculations.
The World History midterm exam will cover all of the units we have studied so far: prehistory, early civilizations, the five major world religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam), ancient Greece, the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, ancient and medieval China, and the Byzantine Empire.
On Monday and Tuesday in class, I provided (or will provide) students with two important study materials for the World History midterm:
1.) "Midterm Study Guide" - the first three pages of this are newer material on Islam and the Byzantine Empire. The remainder of the packet is a compilation of quiz/test study guides that were handed out earlier in the semester. Every topic tested on the exam will be in this packet somewhere.
2.) "Optional Midterm Practice Tests" - this packet is a compilation of all of the tests and quizzes we have taken in class so far. Students are welcome to work through this packet as a workbook in order to refresh their memories, get extra practice, and identify potential trouble spots.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mr. M
***ALL LATE AND MISSING WORK is due Friday, 12/10. This will allow grades to be brought completely up to date over winter vacation, and enable students to return to class with a clean slate in January.***
-Byzantine empire scavenger hunt (should have been completed in class) - due Thursday, 12/9. The scavenger hunt questions are located at http://www.spsk12.net/departments/STAR/socialscience/whI/byzantine%20empire/index.htm.
-Do Nows from November and December will be collected on Thurday, 12/9.
-Test corrections for the China test are due Friday, 12/10. Information regarding these corrections will appear in a separate post later today.
Important Midterm Exam Information:
The midterm exam date for Enriched World History is Thursday, 12/16. Per school policy, this exam will account for 20% of students' semester grade - a permanent grade that appears on transcripts and official GPA calculations.
The World History midterm exam will cover all of the units we have studied so far: prehistory, early civilizations, the five major world religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam), ancient Greece, the Roman Republic and Roman Empire, ancient and medieval China, and the Byzantine Empire.
On Monday and Tuesday in class, I provided (or will provide) students with two important study materials for the World History midterm:
1.) "Midterm Study Guide" - the first three pages of this are newer material on Islam and the Byzantine Empire. The remainder of the packet is a compilation of quiz/test study guides that were handed out earlier in the semester. Every topic tested on the exam will be in this packet somewhere.
2.) "Optional Midterm Practice Tests" - this packet is a compilation of all of the tests and quizzes we have taken in class so far. Students are welcome to work through this packet as a workbook in order to refresh their memories, get extra practice, and identify potential trouble spots.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Mr. M
Thursday, December 2, 2010
APGEO: Cultural geography vocab quiz I results
GREAT WORK on a difficult vocabulary quiz yesterday!
Class average: 92.4% (A-)
Top scorers: Lawton, Sydney, Matt, Caleb, Danyel
The quiz was curved by two points and had an additional extra credit point possible.
Current second marking period average grades:
Class average: 87.5% (B)
Extra credit opportunities coming soon....
***Important reminders:***
-The Southwest Asia (Middle East) / North Africa map quiz has been postponed until Tuesday. Make sure you study the De Blij "geographical features" of the region sheet as well. After this, our next map quiz will be on South Asia.
-Reading notes on the De Blij language and cultural geography chapter are due on Wednesday, 12/8.
-The online cultural geography activity we worked on in class Tuesday and today should be turned in no later than Wednesday, 12/8.
Have a great day,
--Mr. M
Class average: 92.4% (A-)
Top scorers: Lawton, Sydney, Matt, Caleb, Danyel
The quiz was curved by two points and had an additional extra credit point possible.
Current second marking period average grades:
Class average: 87.5% (B)
Extra credit opportunities coming soon....
***Important reminders:***
-The Southwest Asia (Middle East) / North Africa map quiz has been postponed until Tuesday. Make sure you study the De Blij "geographical features" of the region sheet as well. After this, our next map quiz will be on South Asia.
-Reading notes on the De Blij language and cultural geography chapter are due on Wednesday, 12/8.
-The online cultural geography activity we worked on in class Tuesday and today should be turned in no later than Wednesday, 12/8.
Have a great day,
--Mr. M
ENRICHED + HONORS: Homework and reminders, Thursday 12/2
DUE TOMORROW (Friday, 12/2):
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1.) Islam paper. Click here for guidelines; click here for a sample document with the correct formatting. Please follow directions very carefully on this assignment, and turn it in on time. I prefer that you turn in a paper copy in class tomorrow. However, if this is not possible, you may email it to me before the start of class with "Islam paper - final copy - (last name)" in the subject line of the email.
2.) Islam reading notes. (Islam and Byzantine Empire reading notes for Honors students)
-If you are feeling overwhelmed, I will consider giving a one-day extension on the Islam/Byzantine Empire reading notes due tomorrow if and only you ask me in advance (preferably in person, otherwise via email).
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-I will be announcing one or more extra credit opportunities soon. If you have an extra credit project idea, please let me know ASAP!
DO NOW, Friday 12/2:
Please answer both of the following questions:
1. What is the Byzantine Empire? What did it have to do with the Roman Empire?
2. After answering question #1 above, describe and explain one additional thing you have learned so far about the Byzantine Empire.
Thank you,
--Mr. M
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1.) Islam paper. Click here for guidelines; click here for a sample document with the correct formatting. Please follow directions very carefully on this assignment, and turn it in on time. I prefer that you turn in a paper copy in class tomorrow. However, if this is not possible, you may email it to me before the start of class with "Islam paper - final copy - (last name)" in the subject line of the email.
2.) Islam reading notes. (Islam and Byzantine Empire reading notes for Honors students)
-If you are feeling overwhelmed, I will consider giving a one-day extension on the Islam/Byzantine Empire reading notes due tomorrow if and only you ask me in advance (preferably in person, otherwise via email).
---
-I will be announcing one or more extra credit opportunities soon. If you have an extra credit project idea, please let me know ASAP!
DO NOW, Friday 12/2:
Please answer both of the following questions:
1. What is the Byzantine Empire? What did it have to do with the Roman Empire?
2. After answering question #1 above, describe and explain one additional thing you have learned so far about the Byzantine Empire.
Thank you,
--Mr. M
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
ENRICHED + HONORS: Byzantine empire web inquiry address
The activity we are starting in class today can be found here: http://www.spsk12.net/departments/STAR/socialscience/whI/byzantine%20empire/index.htm
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