Homework Corner

A Parent's Guide for Grades 3-8 Testing

New York State has mandated testing in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for all students in grades 3-8. This may be creating some anxiety for parents and students so the State has published a document to help alleviate any undue stress. This document includes the following topics: an overview, frequently asked questions, learning begins at home, how parents can help, sample test questions for all grades, a glossary of testing terms and for more information section. Take your time and look over the materials at the following web site http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/3-8/home.html. There are a number of other related links at this site that you may find helpful as well.

Contributed by Mr. Poreda - 10/13/05

Reading Room Website

Mrs. Currier has created a website for her students. Please log on with the username "mrs_currier" and password "books" to find ideas for reading fun at home, interesting websites and news from the Reading Room.

Contributed by Mrs. Currier - 10/3/05

SAT and PSAT info

Looking for information about the SAT and PSAT exams? This site (www.collegeboard.com) has the latest information about the tests for students, parents and educators. You can take official practice tests and register for the exams online.

Contributed by Mrs. Longacre - 9/20/05

Mr. Mickel's new Social Studies and History site

I have been using some of my free time this summer to develop a website to assist the students in each of the classes I teach. I have included information and class documents for each class pertaining to upcoming projects, state assessments, and general resource material. Check it out! - Mr. Mickel http://www.socialstudiescorner.2ya.com.

Contributed by Mr. Mickel - 8/29/05

8th Grade Assessment Preparation

Hello 8th Graders! It’s nearing the time for your NYS Assessment in Social Studies. Here you will find links for study resources that will help to prepare you for the test. Please find some time to go through the preparation guides that follow.
http://www.quia.com/pages/nysexamreview.html
http://mw.k12.ny.us/schools/middle/em/quiz/ssreview.html

Contributed by Mr. Mickel - 5/10/05

The Library

The School Library Media Center has an index (with instructions) to many of the online databases and other useful sites that Mr. Dechant has found for us. This is a very valuable resource and a good place to start any research project.

Contributed by Mr. DeChant - 4/10/05

Regents Preparation Site

Mr. Logue has discovered the following web site www.regentsprep.org published by the Oswego City School District. It's a collection of valuable resources (tutorials, archived exams, etc.) that should prove useful to any high school student preparing for regents examinations.

Contributed by Mr. Logue - 1/13/05

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