Tests and Quizzes together are worth 55% of the overall grade. *70% for the accelerated course.
There will be a 100-point test for each chapter.
Students may have 0 – 2 quizzes per chapter, each worth 30-points.
The amount of questions will vary for each test and quiz. Questions may be short answer, small paragraph, multiple choice, or select all that apply.
They may be administered online or paper.
Tests should take students 1 full class period (or 50 minutes) to complete. If needed, an additional 10-15 minutes will be given the next day to complete the test.
Quizzes should take students no more than 30 minutes to complete. No extra class time will be given during quizzes.
Notes are not to be used during quizzes or tests.
Calculators are permitted during tests, unless otherwise specified.
Students are encouraged to show all work and calculations on tests and quizzes. It will give them an opportunity to earn full or partial credit, rather than a zero for an incorrect answer. If absolutely no work is shown on a test or quiz, they may actually lose points!
A Practice Test will always be assigned at least one day before test day as an assignment. The practice test is very similar to the actual test.
Test Re-Takes
Test re-takes are available upon request for students who score below 79% and may earn up to 80%. *For the accelerated course, students may earn up to 75% on a re-take.
A student may re-take a test only once per chapter. Please prepare for the re-take ahead of time in order to receive a better grade. Review current chapter test, practice test, assignments, and notes.
If a student scores lower on the re-take, they will keep the higher test score.
Re-takes are administered afterschool only by appointment.
Students may re-take a test anytime within the semester.