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Title: Welcome to World History II!


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Welcome to World History II!
  • Have a seat. There are NO other handouts!
    Everything is online ?

2
What do We Do?
  • This course covers world history from
    approximately 1450- present
  • I use different learning methods- slide shows,
    reading, note-taking, web searches,
    presentations, and other hands-on activities

3
What Skills are We Working on?
  • Emphasis on reading and understanding the
    textbook
  • Interpreting primary and secondary sources
  • Focus on writing as a way to articulate ideas

4
Course Grading
  • Summative Assessments 90
  • Formative Assessments 10

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Summative Assessments 90
  • Prove that you know it!
  • Tests, Quizzes, Notebook
  • Retakes allowed on all tests only if all
    formative assessments are complete. No retakes on
    quizzes
  • Must be done by the end of each quarter
  • HINT TO KEEP TRACK OF EVERYONES RETAKE
    POLICIES, MAKE AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET!

6
Formative Assessments 10
  • Practice toward mastery!
  • Includes Homework, Classwork

7
SOLs
  • Students are required to take and pass the
    Virginia SOL for Modern World History in May
  • New SOL requires higher level thinking skills and
    analysis

8
How Can I Support My Child?
  • Check the web site for homework assignments and
    upcoming assessments
  • Time management and organization
  • Use the Internet to explore topics (there are
    links on my web site)
  • Read the textbook with your child and have
    him/her summarize it

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How do You Reach Me?
  • Email Sarah.Jedrzejczak_at_lcps.org
  • Phone PFHS (571) 434-3200
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