Your overall grade consists of 5 different categories or types of assessments. Name 2 of those 5.
1.Curriculum Imbedded Assessments/Critical Milestone Questions,
2. Foundational Knowledge,
3. Teacher Imbedded Assessments,
4. Mid-term Exam, and
5. Final Exam
100
What is cumulative (or continuous) grading?
You will only receive one grade for each class during the academic year. Your grade in the course continues throughout the year, and you will receive a final grade in June.
100
Who is the Principal in the Middle School?
Mr. Sterious
100
What does PSSA stand for?
Pennsylvania System of School Assessment
200
What percentages equal an "B" grade?
85-92%
200
What does "FK" mean?
"FK" = Foundational Knowledge
200
The final grade (cumulative) for a course must be _____ or higher for a student to receive credit for the class.
70%
[69% and lower = failing the course]
200
Who is Mr. Murphy?
Assistant Principal
200
Why do we have to take these every year?
Each year 3rd - 8th grade students will take the PSSAs to demonstrate their academic growth.
300
What percentages equal an "C" grade?
77-84%
300
What does "CIA" or "CMQ" mean?
CIA = Curriculum Imbedded Assessments; CMQ = Critical Milestone Questions
300
Name 3 major subject areas.
Science,
Math,
Social Studies,
Spanish,
Literature or Reading,
Writing & Grammar
300
Who is the receptionist / administrative assistant in the front office?
Mrs. Martin
300
What is different about this year's PSSAs?
1. Reading and Writing Tests have been combined into one ELA Test
2. One week for ELA (April 13), One week for Math (April 20), One week for 8th grade Science (April 27)
3. The questions will require a different level of thinking and deeper understanding
Of the different parts of curriculum (CIA/CMQ, FK, TIA, Mid-term Exams, Final Exams), which 2 parts are new to you as 7th graders?
Mid-term & Final Exams.
Together, they count towards 20% of your overall grade.
[10% each]
500
In middle school, if you fail a combination of majors and/or minors, you will not be promoted to the next grade level [in your case, 8th grade].
Name 1 of these combinations.
When a student fails...
two major subjects OR
one major subject and two minor subjects OR
the equivalent to two majors [4 minors]
...he/she will not be promoted to the next grade level.
500
Where is Ms. Kender's office located?
Room 359. [across the hall from the gym, by the copier]