Test, Reflections, &

Vocab & Vector Quiz Thurs & Friday

When?
F period - Thursday
D & E periods - Friday

What?
Part 1: Vocab Quiz - chapter 3 key terms (listed at the end of the chapter)

• component, projectile, resolution, resultant, satellite, scalar quantity, vector, vector quantity
• Also the units for velocity, acceleration, distance, and time

Part 2: Vector Addition Quiz - be able to...

• identify the resultant, horizontal component, and vertical component
• add vectors that are in the same direction or opposite directions
• find the resultant if given the components
• find the components if given the resultant and angle (37, 53, or 45 degrees only)

Not on this quiz:

calculating height, range, or projectile motion

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Test Reflections!

Test Reflections!

Friday is the day to turn in your reflections.  

• corrected test - explain any multiple choice
• new problem set
• reflection sheet

Use KUESS on all problems you do 

(the one exception here is 4a which has you reading a graph, there's no calculation there and therefore no KUESS)

Test Grades Posted

Original test grades have been posted on the portal.  Reflections are due Friday and will be posted as a separate "extra credit" assignment.  The net result is the same as changing the original grade, but more clearly shows how you improved the grade.

Tests are out of 100 points.  The multiple choice and open response portions (which include the graphing questions) are each worth 50% of the test.  The easiest way to double check your grade:

 - add up MC problems, divide by 20 total questions

 - add up OR problems, divide by 40 total points

 - average the two percentages

or alternatively,

 - each multiple choice problem is worth 2.5 points

 - each open response point is worth 1.25 points

Want to improve your grade?  Finish that test reflection and turn it in by Friday!

Test Reflections & Vector Addition

All periods:  Test Reflections are due on FRIDAY

• Reflection sheet
• corrected test
• Notes
• 5 new problems completed

D period
work on Test Reflection

F period
Vector Addition sheet

Vectors & Scalars HW 10-8

All periods:
Read sections 3.1-3.3
3RQ 1-6
3PC 19-24

(chapter 3, review questions 1-6 and plug 'n' chugs 19-24)

Drone Coordinates tonight - HW 10-7

All periods

Part 2 - Drone Coordinates (hard copy Medway Map)

• complete on hard copy map
• Draw
• displacements from pizza place to each destination (4 total)
• ignore roads and draw one horizontal (E/W) and one vertical line (N/S) to destination
• measure the "legs" of the right triangle you just made (don't convert to miles right now, leave it in centimeters. If all you have is a ruler in inches, that's fine)
• due in class Wednesday

Part 1 - Drone Distance/Displacement Maps & Qs (google doc)

• complete in the google doc found on google classroom
• Click TURN IN when finished.  Make sure you are complete because you won't have edit rights afterward.
• due by the end of the day (11:59pm) Wednesday

Concept Maps, Drone Maps, & Test Grades

Concepts Maps, Drone Maps, & Test Grades

Concept Maps

Use this Concept Map Rubric to assess the linear motion concept map rubric you made.  The test was one opportunity to demonstrate your skills and understanding; this is another.  Make sure the map reflects your depth of knowledge; it will be collected and graded.

Drone Maps

We will be in the lab again tomorrow finishing your drone maps and starting part 2: coordinate locations.  If you finished your map in class today, you should be in good shape to finish part 2 in class and not have homework.

Test Grades & Reflections

I'm diligently going through the tests.  I look at one question at a time on all tests to make sure I'm consistent throughout.  Because of that, I never finish just one person's test, so the answer is no, I haven't finished yours.  :)   My goal is to get the tests back to you on Wednesday with comments & feedback, but probably not a grade yet.  All the question data gets put into excel and I analyze it with Mrs. Hallett and Mr. Aylward, the other accelerated physics teachers.  After we've looked through it and made sure there were no issues with specific questions, etc, I'll assign grades and post it on the portal.  You will be starting your test reflections with feedback, not the final grade.  Improving on what you learned, taking notes on concepts you struggled with, and correcting the problems you got wrong have nothing to do with the total number of points you received.  As we've said, your job is to focus on learning. My job is to make sure the points add up to reflect what you've learned, and I take great care in making sure it does.  When I'm done, I'll post on the blog again and explain how the points add up.  Being careful and methodical about how points are awarded may get complicated, but I'll always make sure its transparent.

Linear Motion Concept Map 2.0

Linear Motion Concept Map 2.0

All periods
Congrats!  First test, down!

Make a linear motion concept map version 2.0.  We started the unit with this assignment, and we'll end it the same way to show our growth.  Focus your terms on the ones we've used in class: acceleration, velocity, speed, distance, position, time, graphing, etc.  Don't forget to make and explain the connections between them.  The connections are the most important part, make sure each connection is explained somehow.

This is your opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge in another way besides the test.

Have a great weekend!

Get ready for Friday's test!

TEST FRIDAY!

The linear motion test (chapter 2) will be Friday for all periods (DEF).

Resources - Need some help?  Check out the resources on Its Learning.  Just go to the Jasinski dashboard and click RESOURCES.

• tutorials from physicsclassroom.com, 
• relevant videos I've pulled together on a YouTube playlist, and 
• Extra problems w/answers if you want more practice.

Tool Box - you are allowed one note card with only formulas and variables on it.  Click here to see what can be in your toolbox.

Reflections

Friday is the last day you can turn in a quiz reflection.  Take advantage of this opportunity!

Extra Help

I'm available most days after school.  Several students are staying after on Thursday for help; join the party.  I can write passes to practices if that's an issue.