Physics and Chemistry
Brevet Class
2015-2016
Hanan Kaysi Sabra
IC statistics- Brevet Results
English
Section
% Good Overall
or V. chemistry
Good
av. /20
2015 87.5%
17.0
Overall
physics
av. /20
18.8
2013
2012
2
2 Science Courses
Physics
1
Physical
Sciences
5 periods per
week
Coefficient:
0.6
Chemistry
Passing
grade: 65 or
70
2
Biology
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Topics of
Physics:
 Mechanics:
Forces, pressure, equilibrium,
interaction, Hooke’s law, Archimedes’ principle …
Electricity: DC and AC voltage, circuits, Ohm’s law,
electric resistance, power and energy…
Optics: Reflection and refraction of light, convex
and concave lenses, formation of images…
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Topics of
Chemistry:
 The Atom: Structure, particles, the periodic table,
and chemical bonding.
 Electrochemistry: Oxidation and reduction
reactions, voltaic cells, electroplating.
 Organic Chemistry: hydrocarbons, alcohols,
esters, synthetic materials.
 Environmental Concerns
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End of Term Grade:
2 Tests
Quizzes
90%
Lab activities
Challenges…
10% Work Habits
Each test consists of 3
problems. 1 of which is
taken from a previous
official exam.
• Readiness with book,
copybook, materials…
• Not missing a homework
• Attentiveness and
participation in discussions
• Following instructions
• Behavior that reflects a
serious attitude towards
work
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Daily Studying of Physics:
think
it’s only
about:
SECRET TO
SUCCESS
& HAPPINESS
STEP 1: THEStudents
In Writing
* Memorize statements and formulas of laws.
* Redo homework exercises that were corrected.
* Redo exercises solved in class as classwork.
15- 20 mins
STEP 2:
* Solve the assigned homework exercises.
15- 20 mins
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Weekend Studying of Physics:
1- 1.5hrs
* Review that week’s statements &
formulas.
* Do the solved concept exercises in the CD.
* Solve 2-3 official exam problems on the topic.
* Solve extra excises from annals or from
‘previouses’ when posted on Moodle.
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Available Learning Resources
IC’s Moodle.
Posting of
extra
resources
IC’s:
* Science Fair
* Library
* Websites
* Online Journals
Supplementary
Exercise books:
Guides & Annals
Ministry of
Education's
Website:
www.schoolnet.edu.
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Handouts
Extra exercises
Notes sheets
IC’s Moodle.
Posting of
extra
resources
Solutions to their
tests and quizzes
Previous exams
and their
solutions
Use
Moodle
when
there is a
need
Links to related
sites and
webpages
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What if:
Last Thoughts
?
?
Every now & then a healthy amount of struggle
is expected.
Especially at the start of a new chapter.
We support and encourage them to find their
patience and determination. Often things get
better soon.
BUT
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What if:
Parents’ Checklist:
?
?
1. Respond: ‘It is not acceptable to leave class having not
understood the lesson. Ask questions in class and outside
class time till you understand’.
2. Investigate: Daily studying. In writing? (Check scratch
notebook) Timed or open time? Duration? Distractions?
Phone….
3. Solving the extra exercises from CD? Guides? Official
exams? Previouses on Moodle? (All have solutions
accessible to student and the student’s work can be viewed)
4. Last resort: Consider joining the Reinforcement sessions.
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Thank you
Looking forward to a fruitful school
year.
Any Questions?
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Grading:
The Learning Curve
Effort
Time
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Grading:
Kids think it’s only about:
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