Q PLUS 2
Each chapter has a set of questions (that’s the “Q”) for you to complete and hand in on the day of
the chapter test / unit exam. Your answers to these questions should never be identical to
someone else’s. You do not have to copy the questions and you can save time by answering in
point form, if you wish. Always ask for help with answers before you hand them in. Once they
are marked, it’s too late! Since you’re allowed to ask for help with answers before you hand
them in and since I only mark some of the easiest questions, you should be able to get 100% (or
close to it) for these question sets.
The number of mandatory questions has been reduced to include only an “acceptable” standard
of understanding. This allows for extra time to put towards studying for the tests. Most of the
options below are designed to help you study for the tests. You will choose any two different
options from the following list to hand in with each set of chapter questions (that’s the “plus 2”).
These options will be graded on a 3-point scale: below average, average, above average.
CHOOSE ANY 2 of the following options to hand in with each set of chapter questions:
A)
advanced questions – These are questions that are a little harder and would be great for
students who want to challenge themselves. On the handout/webpage, they will be indicated
with “EXC”.
B)
read and make additional notes – “standard of excellence” Read through the chapter and
make additional notes on the topics. “Additional” notes means besides what I have already given
to you in my notes. Hand in the notes.
C)
Flashcards at www.quizlet.com – Click on “Flashcards” icon on my webpage for more
directions. After practicing with the flashcards, do the test (until you can get 100% - or close to
it), print it and hand it in. To do the test, you have to change 2 things first: 1) change the default
number of items from 20 to all the flashcards and 2) uncheck the box for written questions
(computer marks these wrong even if they’re correct – because of spelling or wording
differences). *You can also uncheck True/False (wording too weird!) and uncheck Matching
(takes the most amount of time).
*Scatter Game is good practice, too! – but it’s not a Q+2 option
D)
concept map (or other graphic organizer) – Connect the main ideas and key terms from
the chapter into a concept map (1 full page). Use linking words between the items and brief
to do this.
E)
vocab maps – For each of 5 difficult terms, take a piece of paper and divide it into 3
boxes. In one box, draw a sketch to illustrate the meaning of the word. In the second box write
what the word means including important info. to know about this term. In the third box, list and
explain other terms that are related to this one.
F)
current events – Find an interesting news article that has to do with a topic found in this
chapter. Summarize what the article is about. Explain how this current event is related to this
chapter. Give your opinion on what is happening with this current event. This should all take
approximately half a page. Hand in article!
G)
create a crossword puzzle worksheet – Make a crossword puzzle to practice the
important ideas in this chapter. Hand in a blank copy and a key copy. Make sure you have at
least 20 terms with their clues. Don’t just use the terms and flashcards from my webpage. Use
Link #25 on my webpage to generate one of these on the computer – a lot neater and faster!
H)
create a fill-in-the-blank worksheet – Make a fill-in-the-blank worksheet to practice the
important ideas in this chapter. Hand in a blank copy and a key copy. Make sure you have at
least 20 terms with their clues. Don’t just use the terms and flashcards from my webpage. Use
Link #25 on my webpage to generate one of these on the computer – a lot neater and faster!
I)
create a matching worksheet – Make a matching worksheet to practice the important
ideas in this chapter. Hand in a blank copy and a key copy. Make sure you have at least 20
terms with their clues. Don’t just use the terms and flashcards from my webpage. Use Link #25
on my webpage to generate one of these on the computer – a lot neater and faster!
J)
study notes – Make your own study notes of all the important ideas from this chapter.
Make them short and to the point! This should be a minimum of 1 page.
K)
More study notes – if you worked hard on your study notes and made two pages instead
of one, this can count as both your Q+2’s
L)
practice multiple choice online – Link to these from my webpage. (Link #1 for Bio. 20
and Bio. 30) Practice doing the test until you can get 100% (or close to 100%). Then print it and
hand it in.
*Bio. 30 can do a second Q+2 multiple choice with Link #2 or with “The Key” study book.
*(Choice L not available for Science 10.)
M)
make your own set of flashcards – The set must have at least 20 cards. Do not just copy
out my flashcards from my webpage.
N)
Vocab. definitions – Choose at least 20 vocab. terms from the current chapter and write
out their definitions.
O)
Song Lyrics – Write a song that summarizes 20 key ideas from the current chapter. 2
people can collaborate on this.
P)
Song Perform – present song from choice “O” to class – either live or by video
Q)
Any other suggestions……….?