During the marking period (MP) you will have a total amount of possible points that you can accumulate, which is then divided into the amount of points earned to reach your numerical percentage average.  It is simple arithmetic with the exception of the 4th MP, where your term paper / multimedia project accounts for a significant portion of your MP grade.      

M.P. Example:   7 chapters covered from text (2 covered in “speed” format)

                            4 tests x 100 = 400 (5 chapters)

                            2 open book speed-packets x 50 = 100 (2 chapters)

                            12 daily quizzes x 10 = 120

                            2 history journal essays x 30 = 60                          

                            1 internet assignment (WebQuest) x 30 = 30

                            2 current event essays x 30 = 60

                            5 chapter homework packets x 40 = 200

                            2 in class group / individual assignments x 15 = 30

                                                            1000 total points            = 90% marking period average

What To Expect On A Daily Basis (“The Grind”)

This scope and content of this course is substantial (11 chapters covered on the midterm, 17 chapters covered on the final exam).  We will average one chapter per week coverage, although we will condense certain chapters while spending additional time beyond one week on other selected chapters. Although we know McQuaid’s school year is not exactly known for being a series of uninterrupted 5 day work weeks, the course will proceed generally along a format similar to that shown below:

Standard Chapter Approach (usually the case):

For homework, read one section per night, working on your homework packet throughout the chapter, with a chapter or double chapter test at the end of the chapter(s)

Ex:

Day 1:  Quiz on 1-1 / Lesson on 1-1 / Read and optionally complete online exercise for 1-2 for homework 

Day 2:  Quiz on 1-2 / Lesson on 1-2 / Read and optionally complete online exercise for 1-3 for homework

Day 3:  Lesson on 1-3 / Read and optionally complete online exercise for 1-4 for homework

Day 4:  Quiz on 1-3 and 1-4 / Day 1 of Lesson on 1-4 / no additional homework

Day 5:  Day 2 of Lesson on 1-4 / Study and optionally complete online chapter review exercise for homework

Day 6: Test on Chp 1 with your Chp 1 HWP and essay due in class– Read and complete online exercise for 2-1 for                 day 7

Speed Approach (5-7 chapters throughout the year)– Condensed into two day multiple choice packet activity

        These chapters will not be covered in great depth on the midterm or final exam

We will also have the occasional “F. I. G. Day” on the schedule

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