This week we started reviewing the final section of the ACT test -- the Science section. This fourth test is a 35 minute long test with 45 questions. It's divided into 3 sections: Charts & Graphs, Experiments, and Fighting Scientists. The purpose of the Science section is not necessarily to find out how much students learned and remembered but to assess their reasoning skills, their abilities to understand charts & graphs, and their ability to draw conclusions from data. Knowing certain topics will be helpful because the familiarity will help students understand more quickly how data and conclusions connect. They had an overview of Chapters 20 & 21. For homework they should read through these chapters. When they encounter sample questions, they shouldn't just read to find the answer and then move on. They should also read the explanations. These sample problems are used to explain strategies.
I've listed some videos below that are helpful with the Science Test.
There was some misunderstanding and technical difficulties regarding about the rough drafts for the college application essay, so we decided that next week we will do peer edits of our application essays. In the list of links below are some websites with sample essays. Students shouldn't try to mimic another essay because they will lose their authentic voice. However, reading samples can lead to inspiration. The should bring a copy to class and to send a copy to me by Wednesday so that I can print a copy for myself. If there are printing issues at home, I can print the copies, but I need to know that by Wednesday noon. (I have Wednesday commitments and go to bed early 
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Assignments for Next Week
-- Read Ch. 20 & 21 (No Drills)
-- Finish the Common Application Essay (Bring a copy to class and send one to me.)
Links for This Week
Class Notes
Have a great weekend!
Blessings,
Mrs. Prichard
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