Promotion Requirements
Can a student be retained in 7th grade?
Yes
What tool can you use to track your assignment due dates?
What is an example of passive learning?
-Listening to lectures
-Reading textbooks
-Watching videos
What is the first thing I should do when I get a test?
READ THE DIRECTIONS!
How many days can a student be absent before they are considered at risk for retention?
20 Days
If a task takes under 2 minutes, finish and submit NOW!
What is an example of active learning?
-Asking questions
-Participating in discussions
-Solving problems
-Conducting experiments
-Teaching concepts to others
-Engaging in practical scenarios
What should I "brain dump"?
Write formulas, dates, and terms on scratch paper immediately
What is the minimum required cumulative GPA for promotion?
2.0
FALSE!
Finished assignments belong in the turn-in bin or online portal IMMEDIATELY.
The assignment is not "DONE" until it is turned-in!
How does active learning affect the brain?
It enhances understanding, retention, and critical thinking skills, promoting a deeper level of engagement with the material.
What is the Two-Pass Method?
Answer easy questions first. Return to hard items later.
Which two assessments are we looking at for growth to ensure students are not at risk for retention?
iReady Diagnostic
CAASPP
What is something quick I can do to make sure I get credit for my work?
Do a Daily 4:00pm Check
-Spend 60 seconds reviewing your online portal EVERY afternoon
Why does teach-to-learn work as a study skill?
🧠 You have to understand what you are teaching: You can't easily explain something you don't understand.
🔍 It reveals gaps: When you get stuck explaining something, you discover what you need to review.
🗣️ You put ideas into your own words: This strengthens understanding rather than relying on memorization.
🔗 You make connections: Teaching requires you to connect new information to what you already know.
🧩 You practice retrieval: You have to pull information from memory instead of simply rereading it.
💡 It increases engagement: Teaching turns learning from a passive activity into an active one.
How will slashing wrong answers on a multiple-choice test help?
True or False: Improving attendance and academic performance throughout the year can help a student get back on track.
True
What is the word for putting things off until the last minute?
Procrastination
Don't do it! It creates PILES of work!
What is the Pomodoro Technique?
-Select a single task to focus on
-Set a timer and work continuously for 25 minutes
-Take a 5 minutes break
-Repeat for 4 rounds
-Take a 30 minute break
-REPEAT
What should you do if you start feeling anxious during a test?
Take a moment to breathe and refocus.