Tech or not to Tech
Ms. Jensen is teaching a valuable lesson on combining like terms and the distributive property. I should:
A. Hide my AirPod behind my hair and read her lips as she is teaching to take notes so I can listen to music.
B. I should have all of my tech put away and give Ms. Jensen my full attention.
C. I should have my Chromebook open to YouTube, so I can keep myself entertained while she is teaching.
B. I should have all of my tech put away and give Ms. Jensen my full attention.
I want to find out more about AP Classes, but I don't know who my counselor is. I should
A. Wander the halls hoping to run into them.
B. Skip it; AP Courses are too much work.
C. Find my counselor's name in my StudentVue- under Student Information and send an email requesting information.
C. Find my counselor's name in my StudentVue- under Student Information- and send an email requesting information.
When I first get to class, I should:
A. Make sure that I check the daily slide to see what materials are needed for the day.
B. Silence my phone, and place it in my backpack to prepare for class.
C. Take my notebook and pencil out of my backpack, so I can take notes during the lesson.
All of the above
Ms. Jensen let me eat my free breakfast in the classroom. As a reward to her, I should:
A. Leave donut crumbs and wrappers on my desk for her to pick up so she feels like she is home.
B. Clean up after myself and make sure all trash is thrown away.
C. Spill crumbs on the floor and make sure I smash them into the carpet with my shoes.
B. Clean up after myself and make sure all trash is thrown away.
I did not feel ready for the test Ms. Jensen has scheduled in a few days. I should:
A. Plan to be sick on test day and avoid the test altogether. I will take it some other time.
B. Sit by someone really smart so I can copy the answers during the test.
C. Take some extra time over the next few days to ensure I finish my assignments, ask questions, and get the practice I need to be successful.
C. Take some extra time over the next few days to ensure I finish my assignments, ask questions, and get the practice I need to be successful.
I have finished my math work early, and I notice that there is still 20 minutes left in class.
A. Open my Chromebook and play some computer games, I have earned some free time.
B. Work with my struggling classmates to help them understand the assignment better.
C. Work on my assingment from Ms. North's class. I am behind, and I want to get a good grade on my history project.
B. Work with my struggling classmates to help them understand the assignment better.
C. Work on my assingment from Ms. North's class. I am behind, and I want to get a good grade on my history project.
I forgot to tell my mom that I have football practice right after school. I should:
A. Get my phone and text my mom during math class.
B. FaceTime my mom during class- it is my mom; it can't be a bad thing.
C. Text my mom during the last two minutes of class, during passing periods, or during lunch.
C. Text my mom during the last two minutes of class, during passing periods, or during lunch.
I want to become involved with a club at Gila Ridge, but I am not sure where to get information. I should:
A. Look for announcements about club meetings in Canvas.
B. Listen carefully to the morning announcements during third period.
C. Ask teachers about what I can join.
All of the above!
I have completed my assignment and I want to check it for accruacy. I should:
A. Use Chatgpt to find the answers.
B. Compare my answers to my classmates.
C. Use the aswer keys provided by Ms. Jensen to check my undestanding. If I don't understand why I missed a particular quesiton, I need to ask Ms. Jensen.
C. Use the aswer keys provided by Ms. Jensen to check my undestanding. If I don't understand why I missed a particular quesiton, I need to ask Ms. Jensen.
I forgot a pencil, and I need to complete my math assignment. I should:
A. Skip the assignment; I didn't want to do it anyway.
B. Go over to Ms. Jensen's desk and take a pencil- it isn't a big deal if I return it.
C. Sign out a pencil, ensuring I return the pencil at the end of the class period.
C. Sign out a pencil, ensuring I return the pencil at the end of the class period.
My parents tell me I just have to pass math so I can be eligible for sports. I should:
A. Work as hard as I can so that my grade is a product of my ability, not my lack of effort.
B. Only worry about Level 1 material so I can always earn a D on my tests.
C. Wait until the last day before the assessment to study just Level 1. If I only need a D to play, I don't have to learn that much (When would it ever come up again?)
A. Work as hard as I can so that my grade is a product of my ability, not my lack of effort.
I really like video games, and I miss summer vacation, when I could play games all day. I should:
A. Join the Gamers Guild with Ms. Hannah, where I can play games, learn new games, meet new friends, and spend time with like-minded students every other Friday after school.
B. Sneak onto my Chromebook any chance I get to play games during school- I will just work on my schoolwork at home. It isn't a big deal; I just want to try to reach a higher level.
C. Join the Chess Club with Ms. Adams where I can make new friends, improve my skills, compete with a real person instead of a screen, and earn a letter. (Chess is considered a sport).
A. Join the Gamers Guild with Ms. Hannah, where I can play games, learn new games, meet new friends, and spend time with like-minded students every other Friday after school.
C. Join the Chess Club with Ms. Adams, where I can make new friends, improve my skills, compete with a real person instead of a screen, and earn a letter. (Chess is considered a sport).
I have decided not to complete my math work, and have an online video game open instead. Ms. Jensen has told me to get started on my math work. I should:
A. Change my tab evertime Ms. Jensen walks by so she thinks I am working on math, but continue playing my game.
B. Close my Chromebook, and talk to my neighbor instead of working on my assignment.
C. Close my Chromebook and begin working on my assignment making sure I have my notes handy to reference.
C. Close my Chromebook and begin working on my assignment making sure I have my notes handy to reference.
I am really struggling with math, but my parents are expecting me to get at least a B. I should:
A. Complete all of the assignments, making sure I ask Ms. Jensen as many questions as I can while I am in class.
B. Use ChatGPT to complete my homework for me. It is much easier and know I have free time at home to watch more TV.
C. Work with some of my classmates that understand the material for additional help.
A. Complete all of the assignments- making sure I ask Ms. Jensen as many questions as I can while I am in class.
C. Work with some of my classmates that understand the material for additional help.
I have a headache, and I wanted to go to the nurse for some pain reliever. I should
A. Ask Ms. Jensen to use the restroom, and then just go the Nurse's Office.
B. Text my mom to come to the school to bring me some Tylenol.
C. Use the QR code to fill out the Google Form to go to the nurse.
C. Use the QR code to fill out the Google Form to go to the nurse.
Ms. Jensen only loans out wooden pencils, and I prefer to use mechanical pencils. If I forget a pencil, I should:
A. Insist that Ms. Jensen loan me the pencil I prefer.
B. Sign out a wooden pencil, and be grateful I have a pencil to use for the day.
C. Ensure that I bring my own mechanical pencils every day to avoid having to borrow a pencil.
B. Sign out a wooden pencil, and be grateful I have a pencil to use for the day.
I have to take a math test, and I am nervous about it. I should:
A. Hide my cell phone in my pocket so that I can look up answers when Ms. Jensen isn't looking at me.
B. Hide my AirPods behind my hair so I can listen to music.
C. I should complete my assignments and tracking sheet so that I can earn using a one-pager with my test.
C. I should complete my assignments and tracking sheet so that I can earn using a one-pager with my test.
I am having trouble concentrating at home, and I am trying to improve my grades. I should:
A. Stay after school for tutoring, but hang out with my friends instead; it is much more fun than studying at home. Plus, my mom isn't telling me to clean my room.
B. Stay after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for tutoring from 3 pm- 4:30 pm in the cafeteria to get extra help in a quiet place where I can learn.
C. Just stay quiet; I don't want my parents or teachers to know how much I am struggling.
B. Stay after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for tutoring from 3 pm- 4:30 pm in the cafeteria to get extra help in a quiet place where I can learn.
I lost my phone during lunch, and the bell rang for 5th period. I should:
A. Not report to class, continue looking for your phone. You phone is way more important than math class.
B. Have your friend search for your phone's location using their cell phone- then you both can track it down, even if it means searching in another classroom.
C. Report to class and tell Ms. Jensen what happened so she can assist you.
C. Report to class and tell Ms. Jensen what happened so she can assist you.
I see several students I don't know vaping marijuana in the bathroom, and I am unsure what to do. I should:
A. Stay quiet; snitches get stitches.
B. Tell my teacher about it, and describe to my teacher what the students looked like. (example, curly hair, wearing a black AC/DC Shirt).
C. Use the Anonymous Alerts App to report the information to the school administration.
B. Tell my teacher about it, and desribe to my teacher what the students looked like. (example, curly hair, wearing a black AC/DC Shirt).
C. Use the Anonymous Alerts App to report the information to the school administration.
The PE teacher took us back to the locker room late, so I know I am going to be late to math. I should:
A. Take my time getting to math class; late is late, so I might as well get the most out of it.
B. Go to the band room. I would rather not get a tardy, so I might as well take a day off. I am tired of math problems.
C. Hustle to math class and explain to Ms. Jensen what happened. (She is reasonable and will not blame you for something out of your control. In fact, a lot of the time an announcement is made if this happens.)
C. Hustle to math class and explain to Ms. Jensen what happened. (She is reasonable and will not blame you for something out of your control. In fact, a lot of the time an announcement is made if this happens.)
I like to talk to my friends in between classes. I should:
A. Talk to my friends; it is nice that my classes are so close to each other, but I will head to class as soon as the warning bell rings so I can be ready to work on time.
B. Talk to my friends. When the late bell rings and security has told me to go to class, I will go to class. It isn't reasonable for the school to expect me to be on time to every class.
C. Talk to my friends and wait until the last minute to run to class so I can barely run through the door as the bell rings. Hey, on time is on time- Ms. Jensen can just wait for me to catch my breath to get my supplies out.
A. Talk to my friends; it is nice that my classes are so close to each other, but I will head to class as soon as the war
Even if I don't use my notes, I always feel less anxious about taking a test when I have my notes. I should:
A. Complete all of my assignments so I can use a "one-pager" when I am taking my test.
B. While I am completing my assignments, I should jot down helpful notes on the problems I am struggling with.
C. Give up on notes and just learn to take my tests without them. Ms. Jensen gives way too many problems; it isn't worth earning my notes- plus I can have my calculator.
A. Complete all of my assignments so I can use a "one-pager" when I am taking my test.
B. While I am completing my assignments, I should jot down helpful notes on the problems I am struggling with.
I have not yet had the opportunity to participate in sports, but I want to. I should:
A. Join the football team and expect to be the starting quarterback.
B. Seek opportunities on teams that have lots of opportunities for beginners, like track.
C. Quit before I begin; I don't want to be part of sports anyway.
B. Seek opportunities on teams that have lots of opportunities for beginners, like track.
There is a big sports event on TV today, and I really want to watch it. I should:
A. Tell Ms. Jensen that I need to watch a review video and put on soccer instead.
B. Ask to go to the restroom, and stay in the bathroom for last 20 minutes of class watching soccer on my phone.
C. Make myself and the class a priority. I will find a way to watch the game after school.
C. Make myself and the class a priority. I will find a way to watch the game after school.
I am struggling to see the board from where Ms. Jensen has me seated in class. In fact, there is someone very tall in front of me, and I cannot see the board.
A. I should stay quiet because I am sitting by friends and I don't want to move. Notes are not that important.
B. Tell Ms. Jensen what is happening- there is always a solution to help you get the information, and it doesn't always mean a new seating chart.
C. Just copy the notes from my friends; I may not understand them, but at least I have them. It is boring to watch Ms. Jensen write the problems on the board anyway.
B. Tell Ms. Jensen what is happening- there is always a solution to help you get the information, and it doesn't always mean a new seating chart.
Ms. Jensen wants to complete a math review exercise using whiteboards and Expo markers. I should:
A. Start drawing all over my board as soon as I get my Expo Marker.
B. I should push on the marker so hard that the marker tip sinks into the casing and it no longer works.
C. I should patiently wait for the problem Ms. Jensen is giving me to solve and use my class resources properly.
C. I should patiently wait for the problem Ms. Jensen is giving me to solve and use my class resources properly.
I am working with some fellow classmates on the assignment, and I have moved my chair along the side of their desk. When I do this, I scrape Ms. Jensen's bulletin and rip part of the border. I should:
A. Ignore it; Ms. Jensen cares way too much about decorating.
B. Quickly move my chair back to my desk, and hope Ms. Jensen doesn't notice it until the next class period.
C. Tell Ms. Jensen what happened so she can fix the border before more damage is caused by students walking on it when they leave the classroom.
C. Tell Ms. Jensen what happened so she can fix the border before more damage is caused by students walking on it when they leave the classroom.
I prepared for a test, but when it came to test day, I did not do as well on the test as I thought I would. I know I can improve my grade; I should:
A. Forget about it; the next unit is taking up too much time in class.
B. Work on the "Retake Review" at home, and spend about 10 minutes in class completing my test corrections each day so I can take a retake.
C. Wait until the last few days of the semester and beg Ms. Jensen for a retake so I can improve my grade before semester grades appear on my transcript.
B. Work on the "Retake Review" at home, and spend about 10 minutes in class completing my test corrections each day so I can take a retake.