CST Testing Schedule...Periods 1, 3 and 5 (CST Mathematics Part 2)
The instructor and the students watched a video segment on the political, social and economic events of the 1980's...focusing on the developments of Reaganomics and his goal of returning America to a more conservative viewpoint. While watching its developments, the students began to make connections to our political dilemmas of the Modern Era, especially in relation to foreign policy concerns in the Middle East.
Tonight's Homework: Study for CST, AP Exam Preparation and AP Chapter Questions.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
CST Testing Schedule...Periods 2, 4 and 6 (CST Mathematics Part 1)
The instructor and the students watched a video segment on the political, social and economic events of the 1980's...focusing on the development of Reaganomics and his goal of returning America to a more conservative viewpoint. While watching its developments, the students began to make connections to our political dilemmas of the Modern Era, especially in relation to our foreign policy in the Middle East.
Tonight's Homework: Study for CST, AP Exam Preparation and AP Chapter Questions.
The instructor and the students watched a video segment on the political, social and economic events of the 1980's...focusing on the development of Reaganomics and his goal of returning America to a more conservative viewpoint. While watching its developments, the students began to make connections to our political dilemmas of the Modern Era, especially in relation to our foreign policy in the Middle East.
Tonight's Homework: Study for CST, AP Exam Preparation and AP Chapter Questions.
Monday, April 26, 2010
At the start of the period, the instructor collected the students' final drafts from King High Remembers.
Today, the instructor and the students went over the final review questions and topics in preparation for Thursday's CST test in United States History. While reviewing questions 75-90 in the CST Packet, the instructor discussed with the students the impact of Cold War decisions and their effect on the Modern Era of US Foreign Policy.
Following the discussion, the instructor and the students watched a video segment on the political, economic and social events of the 1970s.
Tonight's Homework: Study for the CST (US History) and continue preparation for AP Exam (May 7, 2010).
Today, the instructor and the students went over the final review questions and topics in preparation for Thursday's CST test in United States History. While reviewing questions 75-90 in the CST Packet, the instructor discussed with the students the impact of Cold War decisions and their effect on the Modern Era of US Foreign Policy.
Following the discussion, the instructor and the students watched a video segment on the political, economic and social events of the 1970s.
Tonight's Homework: Study for the CST (US History) and continue preparation for AP Exam (May 7, 2010).
Friday, April 23, 2010
In Period 2 and 3 (AP), the instructor and the students reviewed the release questions from the State of California CST packet for 11th grade students. Working as a class group, the instructor and students reviewed and discussed questions 54-74 today (out of 90 total).
In addition, the instructor introduced the website (http://www.bubbabrain.com/) to the students as a review tool for AP Testing, SAT Testing and CST Review. Following the website example, the instructor shared a video segment on the political, social and economic developments of the 1960's.
Tonight's Homework: KHSR Final Draft, AP Exam Prep, AP Chapter Questions and CST packet (75-90).
In addition, the instructor introduced the website (http://www.bubbabrain.com/) to the students as a review tool for AP Testing, SAT Testing and CST Review. Following the website example, the instructor shared a video segment on the political, social and economic developments of the 1960's.
Tonight's Homework: KHSR Final Draft, AP Exam Prep, AP Chapter Questions and CST packet (75-90).
Thursday, April 22, 2010
CST Testing Schedule (Periods 1, 3 and 5)...CST Science Exam Parts 1 & 2
In Period 3 (AP), the instructor and the students reviewed the release questions from the State of California CST packet for 11th grade students. Working as a class group, the instructor and students reviewed and discussed questions 40-54 today (out of 90 total).
Tonight's Homework: KHSR Final Draft, AP Exam Prep, AP Chapter Questions and CST packet (54-75).
In Period 3 (AP), the instructor and the students reviewed the release questions from the State of California CST packet for 11th grade students. Working as a class group, the instructor and students reviewed and discussed questions 40-54 today (out of 90 total).
Tonight's Homework: KHSR Final Draft, AP Exam Prep, AP Chapter Questions and CST packet (54-75).
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
CST Testing Schedule (Periods 2, 4 and 6)...ELA Part 2 Exam
In Period 2 (AP), the instructor and the students reviewed the release questions from the State of California CST packet for 11th grade students. Working as a class group, the instructor and students reviewed and discussed questions 25-40 today (out of 90 total).
Tonight's Homework: KHSR Final Draft, AP Exam Prep, AP Chapter Questions and CST packet (40-90).
In Period 2 (AP), the instructor and the students reviewed the release questions from the State of California CST packet for 11th grade students. Working as a class group, the instructor and students reviewed and discussed questions 25-40 today (out of 90 total).
Tonight's Homework: KHSR Final Draft, AP Exam Prep, AP Chapter Questions and CST packet (40-90).
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
CST Testing Schedule (Periods 1, 3 and 5)...ELA Part 1 Exam
In Period 3 (AP), the instructor and the students reviewed the release questions from the State of California CST packet for 11th grade students. Working as a class group, the instructor and students reviewed and discussed questions 25-40 today (out of 90 total).
Tonight's Homework: KHSR Final Draft, AP Exam Prep, AP Chapter Questions and CST packet (40-90).
In Period 3 (AP), the instructor and the students reviewed the release questions from the State of California CST packet for 11th grade students. Working as a class group, the instructor and students reviewed and discussed questions 25-40 today (out of 90 total).
Tonight's Homework: KHSR Final Draft, AP Exam Prep, AP Chapter Questions and CST packet (40-90).
Monday, April 19, 2010
Today, the instructor returned the King High Remembers Essays for final draft corrections...they will be due next Monday, April 26, 2010. Following the discussion about KHSR, the instructor gave the students a copy of some Sample AP Exam Free Response Questions to help them prepare for the May 7 exam. In addition, the instructor provided the students with AP Chapter Questions for the information covering the Cold War and Modern Eras in American Pageant. The instructor will give Chapter Homework credit for those questions answered for AP Review prior to the AP Practice Exam on May 3, 2010 (Monday).
Before the close of the period, the instructor and the students reviewed the release questions from the State of California CST packet for 11th grade students. Working as a class group, the instructor and students reviewed and discussed questions 1-31 today (out of 90 total).
Tonight's Homework: KHSR Final Draft, AP Exam Prep, AP Chapter Questions and CST packet (31-90).
Before the close of the period, the instructor and the students reviewed the release questions from the State of California CST packet for 11th grade students. Working as a class group, the instructor and students reviewed and discussed questions 1-31 today (out of 90 total).
Tonight's Homework: KHSR Final Draft, AP Exam Prep, AP Chapter Questions and CST packet (31-90).
Friday, April 16, 2010
Today, the instructor worked with the students on how to brainstorm a DBQ or Free Response Essay (using the Great Depression DBQ as an example) in a short few minutes, thus allowing for more time to write the essay under a timed situation. The instructor used ideas and thoughts from the students to show them how to structure an Introduction, Create Body Paragraphs and Transitions from "bucketed categories" and finally, finish your thoughts with a Conclusion. The purpose of today's activity is to synthesize the curriculum from the Great Depression and World War II economics in a way that builds understanding while also gaining mastery of how to shorten your essay planning into finished product in a shorter span of time.
Tonight's Homework: CST Review Packet and AP Exam Prep
Tonight's Homework: CST Review Packet and AP Exam Prep
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Today, the students were again, divided into their DBQ groups and each group presented their findings to the instructor and their peers. The students were asked about the significance of their documents and how they could be used separately or in combination with other documents to explain the creation of the Great Depression and how America began to recover during the presidency of FDR and the beginning of World War II. The debrief from today's session will be used as a transition to Friday's class essay activity...how to brainstorm and structure a DBQ essay, thus allowing for more time to write the finished product on a timed-write (like on AP Exam).
Tonight's Homework: DBQ Documents, CST Review Packet and AP Exam Prep
Tonight's Homework: DBQ Documents, CST Review Packet and AP Exam Prep
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Today, the students were divided into small groups of 3-5 students and began their evaluation of the Primary and Secondary Sources from the DBQ Project on the Great Depression. Each student group was given the task of evaluating 2 documents and how they will explain their impact on the Great Depression to the rest of their peers on Thursday. The instructor walked the classroom and helped each group with the formation of the ideas and how they could use the documents to explain and justify the creation of the Great Depression.
Tonight's Homework: DBQ Documents, CST Review Packet and AP Exam Prep.
Tonight's Homework: DBQ Documents, CST Review Packet and AP Exam Prep.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Today, the instructor continued with lecture and group discussion about the impact of American Foreign Policy between 1920-1941 on the rest of the world. In today's segment, the instructor and students discussed how Political Decisions affected not only the economy of the United States, but other parts of the world as well (The Great Depression). In particular, the instructor and students evaluated how Foreign Trade, High Tariffs, Speculation and Credit affected business performance in all areas, from industry to agriculture.
Tonight's Homework: Great Depression DBQ Review (evaluate documents for tomorrow's activity), CST Review packet for Grade 11, and AP Exam Prep (continued reading and review books at home).
Tonight's Homework: Great Depression DBQ Review (evaluate documents for tomorrow's activity), CST Review packet for Grade 11, and AP Exam Prep (continued reading and review books at home).
Monday, April 12, 2010
Today, the instructor led a lecture and group discussion about the impact of American Foreign Policy between 1920-1941 on the rest of the world. In today's segment, the instructor and students discussed how Interventionism and Disarmament became the debate between the politics of the Democratic and Republican parties (Wilson vs. Lodge).
Tonight's Homework: CST Review packet for Grade 11 and AP Exam Prep (continued reading and review books at home).
Tonight's Homework: CST Review packet for Grade 11 and AP Exam Prep (continued reading and review books at home).
Friday, April 2, 2010
Today, the students turned in their rough drafts for their King High Remembers Essays (Veterans Project). The instructor will grade them over Spring Break and return them for improvements prior to submission to your prospective veteran.
Following the collection of the essays, the instructor gave the students their Q3 District Assessment in United States History.
Tonight's Homework: Enjoy your Spring Break...but keep reviewing for AP Exam and CST packet.
Following the collection of the essays, the instructor gave the students their Q3 District Assessment in United States History.
Tonight's Homework: Enjoy your Spring Break...but keep reviewing for AP Exam and CST packet.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY...I bet you think Mr. Gull couldn't possible still give you the Unit 10 AP Exam (as already scheduled)...YOU WOULD BE WRONG!!! :)
Today, the students took their Unit 10 AP Exam (80 Multiple-Choice Questions) over Chapters 1-16 and 23-33...this is the last AP Unit Test that will not have all the chapters included. When you return in April, the practice AP Tests will include all chapters as preparation for the May 7, 2010 exam.
Tonight's Homework: KHSR Rough Draft and Rise/Crash Questions (Great Depression). Q3 District Assessment is tomorrow (15 Questions Count...rest are extra credit if correct).
Today, the students took their Unit 10 AP Exam (80 Multiple-Choice Questions) over Chapters 1-16 and 23-33...this is the last AP Unit Test that will not have all the chapters included. When you return in April, the practice AP Tests will include all chapters as preparation for the May 7, 2010 exam.
Tonight's Homework: KHSR Rough Draft and Rise/Crash Questions (Great Depression). Q3 District Assessment is tomorrow (15 Questions Count...rest are extra credit if correct).
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