EOC Parents Night Biology M
We need your contact info! Student’s Parent’s Parent’s Name Name Phone and Email
Hello! I Am Charlotte Crone I am here because I want to help your student succeed in science. You can contact me anytime.
What we’re doing here tonight Contact Info What is the EOC? How to help my student Learn how to reach Learn what the EOC Ms. Crone in Biology is about Learn how to support and how we will your student as they master it go through Biology
Contact Ms. Crone By phone at 919.358.2578 By email at charlotte.crone@hnths.nthls.com To join Remind text @d2b79c to 81010 For even more information, ask your student to log you into Google Classroom and check Powerschool regularly. Major take home projects and tests are added to Powerschool in advance so you can see the future due date.
Upcoming Dates DNA Test Tues* Oct 1 Midterm Mon Oct 7 Test on DNA Unit including Created by DPS ● replication, transcription, and ● Can only be taken the translation week of October 7-10 *Tuesday by request! ● 35 items covering Biochemistry and Cells Units
Final Exams This is when we will take the EOC Projected Friday December 13 - Thursday December 19 ***48 school days away!!!***
EOC Facts 60 Questions 2+ hours long (can be extended to almost 4 hours) On computer: very fast results (next day usually) All students who are proficient (3, 4, 5) on the EOC will get to come to our EOC Party!
1 Understanding the Biology Curriculum
Six Key Units Biochemistry Cells DNA Understanding the Includes cell structure Replication, transcription, building blocks. Includes and function, energy, translation, DNA enzymes. transport, and division. technology Genetics Evolution Ecology Simple genetics, Understanding how Understanding Non-Mendelian Genetics, species change over time. ecosystems, cycles, and pedigrees, genetic Includes classification. human impact on the disorders environment
Google “NC Unpacked Biology Standards” to see a full list of material, or visit the following website: https://bit.ly/2avgpMr
2 Understanding the EOC
Breaking down the EOC 60 Questions Test Format 65% We need to build All test items are Proficiency on the stamina so that multiple choice. EOC is 65%. This is a students can focus There are no free goal we can achieve. and work hard the response questions. whole time.
Our Strategy Content Vocabulary Stamina Obviously, you have Develop the content Develop test-taking to know the content and Tier II vocabulary stamina to make it to answer the needed to answer the through 60 questions question question just like this one
Getting the most from tutoring Arrive on time and ready to work Come with specific questions I tutor Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-4:30. Every session will have a task and a reward. You do not need an appointment. I am available to schedule additional tutoring times to better meet your needs., including during lunch.
I TAKE LATE WORK! I ONLY REVIEW LATE WORK DURING LUNCH (1:00-1:30).
Top Classroom Challenges Seating Working Diligently Students struggle to choose Students aren’t using their appropriate seats. They often class time wisely. sit with others who will get them off track and refuse to move when asked.
How you can help Send index cards 20 minutes Keep in touch Please buy 3x5 ruled Ask your student to Keep up with class index cards for our review their updates using class and send them flashcards and Remind, Powerschool, in with your student. foldables every day and Google Classroom for 20 minutes
Upcoming Dates Tuesday October 1: DNA Unit Test (THEY HAVE A STUDY GUIDE!) Monday October 7: Midterm Benchmark (USE STUDY GUIDES!) ***Please help your child arrive on time to class and stay in class the entire time*** These are the items that your students should be working diligently on right now. When they say they have nothing to do, ask them to get out flashcards and study guides.
Contracts to Pass Return to Sign with Take it School Home Ms Crone Students reviewed Students take Students return and signed a contract home and signed contract to contract with Ms. review with Ms. Crone Crone parents
1. I understand my grade. 2. I will be present and on time daily. 3. I will complete all work. 4. I will turn in missing work. 5. I will let Ms. Crone choose my seat.
Questions Time to take your questions and comments
Study Guides Distribute study guides to current Biology students
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