Required Materials
True or false: Students are required to obtain and bring in lab coats for lab days.
False.
True or false: labs completed as a lab group can be submitted 1 per group.
False. All work must be done and turned in individually
True or false: Chemistry uses a standards referenced grading system
True!
True or false: Work can be turned in late at any point throughout the semester
False. late work will not be accepted after that standard has been assessed
True or false: There are requirements students must meet to be eligible for reassessment
True!
What type of calculator(s) are accepted for this class?
scientific calculators ONLY
True of false: food and water are accepted in the lab as long as they are kept away from the equipment.
False. No food or drink is permitted in the lab.
What grade does a 1.0 equate to in percentage form?
60%.
Work habits
True or false: Students will have the opportunity to reassess every standard covered in class after that standard has been assessed.
True
What material will we use for our portfolio this year?
A composition notebook that is at least 8/5" by 11"
When should your teacher be notified of unsafe conditions or broken glassware?
immediately
What percentage does a 2.5 equate to?
85%
What should a student do if they have a prolonged absence that will make them miss deadlines and class work?
Tell the teacher ahead of time and/or set up a meeting to discuss longer grace periods
What automatically disqualifies a student from being eligible for reassessment?
failing to submit all assignments for a specific standard before that standard's assessment
Students are required to bring in _____ to add to the class supply we will use throughout the year for our portfolios.
glue sticks
When do goggles need to be worn in the lab?
Always OR any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used
A 3.0 is considered proficient in a standard. What percentage grade does this equate to?
95%
At what point of class are assignments due unless otherwise specified by your teacher?
Beginning of class
True or false: The only requirement for reassessment is that all work is turned in before the standard test
False. Other requirements will be established by your teacher. They usually include practicing the quizlet and doing an extra practice.
List all of the required resources students need to obtain for Chemistry class.
Lab safety goggles, composition notebook, scientific calculator, glue sticks, pencil
Where do you go if chemicals get in your eyes?
Eye wash station
90% comes from the summative standards grades 10% comes from work habits
True or false: if work is turned in late the work habits grade will change to a 4 for that assignment
False. The missing will be removed but the 1.0 in work habits will remain
True or false: The best way to improve work habits is to turn in late work
False. This does not change work habits. Turn in future work on time to improve work habits grades