Today's Class: Tuesday, February 24th

As I mentioned last week, we will be taking the Missouri End of Course test in late April. In order to prepare for this test, we will, like any good test prepper, be examining the format of the test, taking practice tests, and reviewing content.

Today, we are going to utilize USA TEST PREP. USA TEST PREP LINK

1. I suggest opening two browsers so you can refer back to directions on this site.
2. Log in to USA TEST PREP with the first part of your email (without the @lsr7.net). This is the same log in that you did when you took the ACT practice test in October.
3. Go up to EOC tab. Click ENGLISH II.
4. I first want you to review the "Reading Standards for Literature", "Reading Standards for Informational Texts", and "Writing Standards". These are the LEARNING TARGETS for the EOC test. In other words, these are the skills you need to be able to execute at an advanced level of proficiency.
5. On a piece of paper, I want you to have a strengths and weaknesses column. As you read through these standards, I want you to jot down where you think you fall with each standard.
6. After this is done, click on practice test. You will be taking a MEDIUM LENGTH TEST.
7. Select teacher: Me! Class: Your current class
8. Load the test and take the test.
9. While you are taking the test.. you may take notes on things you notice, or wait to do reflective notes when you have completed the test.
The reflection is what gives a tester an advantage. As you start to determine patterns in weaknesses, this is where you dig in and address the problem. This can be through the USA test program... clicking individual standards and looking at questions, or videos with the standard. It can also be as simple as googling "how to use a semicolon". You can also, of course, chat with me. This is an important skill in test taking. Remember...the EOC is a basic sophomore skills test... if you have holes in your accumulation of skills, it is up to us to work together to address them!!


You need to complete the medium length test before class on Thursday. The results are delivered to me. This is how we are going to be monitoring progress and addressing needs!