Study Hall Expectations
What is the role of cell phones during study hall?
There is no role - put them in the phone caddy when you come in!
When should you NOT start studying for a test?
The night before/morning of
Name three brass instruments
trumpet, tuba, trombone, cornet, french horn, etc
Ms. Pearson has worked at Grantsburg for __ years.
What are the two colors of the Japanese flag?
red and white
When can you move to the back tables/out of your assigned seats?
When you ask and I say yes
What does the ideal study location look like?
It could be anywhere but ideally - no distractions, quiet, alone
What type of saxophone produces the highest pitch?
Soprano
Ms. Pearson has __ siblings
3
What is the quadratic formula?
Too hard to type :)
What is the goal of study hall?
To give you time to STUDY - that means working on school work or doing something else that is school-adjacent.
What is "spaced practice?"
When you learn something and then repeatedly come back to it, making the spaces in between reviews longer as you master the content.
Name three instruments that you need a mallet to play.
marimba, timpani, glockenspiel, chimes, etc.
Ms. Pearson went to ____________ for college with a ___________ major.
UW - River Falls, secondary math education
How many letters are there in the german alphabet?
30 (within 3 half credit)
What do you do if you have nothing to do?
-Read a book
-Learn a language
-Find another educational website
-Talk to Ms. Pearson
What are two benefits of taking notes?
- resource to look back on
- writing helps you remember
- keeps you listening and on task
- helps you to know what you understand and what you need to review
What's the difference between an oboe reed and a clarinet reed?
A clarinet reed is single, an oboe reed is double
BONUS - What other instrument has a double reed? +200
Ms. Pearson has been to ___ states and ___ countries.
48, 5 (partial credit if needed)
What can a polygot do?
Know and speak several languages
What is Ms. Pearson's role during study hall?
- To keep you on task
- To help you with your school work
- To keep you accountable in your school life
- To be here in case you need to talk it out
Fill in the blanks to complete the "Rule of Regular Breaks"
________ off every hour
________ off every day
________ off every week
- a few minutes
- a few hours
- a day
What is a melody that plays at the same time as the main melody, often harmonizing it?
counter-melody
Ms. Pearson is teaching __________, __________, and __________ spring semester.
integrated I, tech math, AP calc
How many different Tetris pieces are there?
7