This week's HSA INDICATORS: September 19-25: Do the online exercises for indicators 1.1.4 and 1.2.2
Online HSA Practice Schedule:
This week you'll CONTINUE your online HSA review course. The instructions for completing this are REPEATED below. They are the same from last week. If you already know how to do this, you can ignore them! If you still need the instructions, follow the steps and you'll get your weekly homework credit. It's that simple! It will take you about fifteen minutes or so to complete each indicator review.
For this homework assignment you'll get to practice answering HSA-style questions. The sytem will tell you what you get right and wrong, and you'll have a chance to correct yourself and learn from your mistakes. We'll go over all of this material in class, but this give you an opportunity to get more practice in at home!
Each week leading up to the HSA Benchmark in late October you'll have to complete test questions for two separate indicators. The schedule is spelled out below. Aditionally, your blog reponse for the next five weeks will be centered around your work on this HSA review website.
Here are the three questions you'll have to answer every week in the comments section of this blog:
1. What concepts/ideas did you learn about when you studied the two HSA indicators for this week's homework?
Example Response: This week I worked on questions that dealt with ___________________________ (indicators 1.1.4 and 1.2.2). In these questions I learned how to...
2. What was easy/difficult for you in these questions? How did you do on each indictor? Did you score over or under 50% (i.e. 5/10)? Be specific!
Example Response: I found these questions very easy because I am a strong reader. I was able to use the reading strategies I learned in ninth grade and the strategies we're working on with Mr. Sabath to answer all of these questions. Some of the passages were a bit long, but I know I have to get used to reading on these tests. The poetry was also a bit tricky, so I'd like to get more practice reading poetry in this class with you, Mr. Sabath! Despite this, I got 90% of all the questions right for each indicator, so I think I'm ready for these kind of questions. (Or, I got less than 50% right on these questions, so I need extra practice with these kinds of questions that will appear on the HSA).
3. What is your opinion of this online test prep site? Why do you like it? Why don't you like it? Be specific!
Example Reponse: I love this site because it gives me a chance to practice my test-taking strategies.
Homework Schedule for First Quarter indicators:
September 12-18: Do the online exercises for indicators 1.1.1 and 1.1.2
September 19-25: Do the online exercises for indicators 1.1.4 and 1.2.2
September 26 –October 2: Do the online exercises for indicators 1.2.3 and 2.1.1
October 3 – 9: Do the online exercises for indicators 2.1.4 and 2.2.1
October 10 – 16: Do the online exercise for indicators 3.1.3 and 3.1.4
Online HSA Practice Directions:
High School Assessment Online Practice
Step 1: Go to http://apps.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/hsaprep/
Step 2: Enter your email address and name. Use this every time because the system will keep track of your progress.
Step 3: Pull down the subject tab to English. Choose the“By Indicator” test type that you are working on for the week.
Step 4: For each indicator, print out your results and return this data to class to get your homework grade for each week. Optionally, you can copy and paste your results into an email and send them from your PGCPS Gmail account to peter.sabath@pgcps.org. IF YOU DO THIS, PLEASE LIST YOUR NAME AND CLASS PERIOD IN THE SUBJECT LINE (eg. 2A, 2B, 3A, or 3B). If you don’t have a printer, bring in a letter from a parent stating this and use the charts attached (or create your own charts) to keep track of the questions you get right and wrong.Write down the indicator at the top of each chart and for each question put a check (or X) in the correct column if you get it right or in the incorrect column if you get it wrong.
As it is the first quarter, now you only have to focus on the first quarter indicators below as you prepare for your first quarter HSA Benchmark Exam during the last week of this quarter (October 17-26).
Overview of indicators for each quarter:
First Quarter Indicators: 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.4, 1.2.2, 1.2.3, 2.1.1, 2.1.4, 2.2.1, 3.1.3, 3.1.4
Second Quarter Indicators: 1.1.3, 1.2.1, 1.2.4, 1.2.5, 1.3.5, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.2.5, 3.1.6,
3.1.8
Third and Fourth Quarter Indicators: 1.3.3, 2.3.1, 2.3.3, 3.1.1, 3.2.2, 3.3.1, 3.3.2,
4.1.1, 4.2.1, 4.3.1
1.I learned Nothing really but to look at the text clues.
ReplyDelete2.On these indicators i didnt do so well as i did last time I think I need to study more.
3.I like it because it's quick and easy and fun to do it at home and your on nobody time.
Using the indicators, learned how to draw conclusions based on a picture and how to identify the author's meaning of certain forms of text (i.e. metaphors). My indicators were very easy. I was lucky because my first indicator only had 1 question. I received 100% (1 out of 1) on Indicator 1.1.4 and 100% (6 out of 6) on Indicator 1.2.2. I like the indicators because there easy and there helping to prep me for the real thing.
ReplyDeleteJanie Pratt ' 2B
ReplyDeletethere's nothing new i learned from the indicators , but they focused on understanding main ideas , drawing conclusions , and using context clues . the indicator was EASY for the most part , the stories were a little long ' but i got through it . i recieved a 7 out of 10 . i like the site , it really helps me build my reading skills .
Telesha Duke 2B
ReplyDeleteUsing the indicators, I learned how draw conclusions, identify metaphors in various forms. My indicators were easy. On Indicator 1.1.4 i received 8 out of 8 (100%) and for the other three indicators I received 100% except for Indicator 1.1.2 I received 90% (9/10). I like the Indicators because they're easy and they're preparing me for the Final Exam
William E Martin(The First,The Last,and The Only)
ReplyDelete1.This week the two specified indicators went over making comparisons between pictures and text also I learned how the other used methods to convey his meaning.
2.To be candor I did find these indicators a bit more challenging. I suppose indicator 1.2.2. contained questions easier to digest. I recieved a 0/1 on the first and 5/6 on the second.
3.I enjoyed the sight because it gives kids who don't recieve enough time to "get it" in the classroom to try and do the same at home, for more than an hour 30.
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Kenya Lorick 2B
ReplyDelete1.This week the indicators I did were based on using reading strategies,drawing conclusions,and sentence structure.
2.My indicators were easy this week I got a 1/1 on indicator 1.1.4 and 6/6 on indicator 1.2.2.
3.I like the site cause it gives me extra practice on things I need to learn.
Charles Owens 2B
ReplyDelete1. This week the indicators I worked on focused on drawing conclusions, and understanding main ideas. I didn't really learn anything new.
2. This week they were easy on the first one I got 1/1 and on the second I got 5/5.
3. I like the site because it helps me a little more and gives me extra practice.
Juwan Whitaker
ReplyDelete1.This week the indicators I worked on focused on Applying reading stratiges. I learned a little bit more about applying reading stratiges while reading.
2. This week I got 1/1 on indicator 1.1.4 and on indicator 1.2.2 I got 4/6.
3. This site is helpful to me because it gives me a better understanding of things that i dont clearly get. It Also is helpful because the pratice gets my reading and writing skills up to par.
D'Amonte White 2B
ReplyDelete1. In this week's indicators I uesd context clues to draw conclusions and find the answer.
2. This week's indicators were easy. I got a 1/1 on 1.1.4 and a 6/6 on 1.2.2.
3. I like the website because as far as studying for the hsa this is the only thing I have used and I am sure in the future it will help me score high on the test.
1. This week I learned how to use tone, rhythm, and imagery to reveal an author's purpose.
ReplyDelete2. On indicator 1.1.4 I've scored 1/1 and on 1.2.2 I've scored 4/6.
3. This website helps me better understand stuff that I have never seen before, and improves my test-taking strategies.
Alexus Unique Parker 2Bday
ReplyDeleteThis week I learned about how to read beyond the literal meaning of the text and how to connect text to pictures in indicators 1.1.4 and 1.2.2.
The first indicator I did (indicator 1.2.2) was somewhat easy for me because I am good at interpreting meanings that are not literal in the text. The second indicator I did (indicator 1.1.4) was not difficult even though i got it wrong. But i only had one question.
Jazmin Horton 2B
ReplyDeleteThis week I learned how to connect pictures in with the text, and I used context clues to figure out the answer.
On indicator 1.1.4 I did 1/1 and on indicator 1.2.2 i did 4/6
This website helps me with the things that I dont really know, and it really helps me out.
Janie Pratt 2B
ReplyDeletethis week I learned how to understand concepts , and how to make the connection between photographs & text .
on indicator 1.1.4 I got 1/1 , and on indicator 1.2.2 I got 6/6 .
as ive said before this website helps me build up skills i will need for the HSA , and if I make mistakes it gives me a second chance to REthink my opinion and choose the correct answer .
Good job for those who responded! This site will help you get a better score on the HSA practice test in mid October. Keep up the good work. A few of you didn't write enough to get full credit. Make sure you respond with 3-5 sentences.
ReplyDeleteTatiana Salazar, 2b
ReplyDelete1.This week the indicators 1.1.4 was about which photograph best supports the information. indicator 1.2.2 was about what the statement given mean or best explain the passage.
2.In indicator 1.1.4 I recived 1/1 and on 1.2.2 I recived 6/6
3. This website does help me alot, I really do like how it gives us a second chance to fix our misstakes. I do think it should have more intresting passages though.
Earl Childress, 2B
ReplyDelete1. I did not learn anything really its just like a review to me.
2. I earned a 1/1 on indicator 1.1.4 and a 4/6 on indicator 1.2.2
3.The website is very helpful for me because of the hints it give you when you get a question wrong. Also by it being on the cpu i remember to check this website no matter what.
Dammien Wells 2B
ReplyDelete1. I didnt really learn anything that I havent already knew before.
2. On indicator 1.1.4 I recieved an 0/1 and on indicator 1.2.2 I recieved an 5/6
3. This website is helpful to me because when you get a question wrong it gives you a second chance.
Kiera Jones 2B
ReplyDelete1.) For this week I learned how to draw conclusions but using context clues.
2.) This week indicators weren't difficult at all to me. The I would say that the first indicator was the easiest since I only had one question. For the first indicator I scored a 1 out of 1 and the second indicator I scored 5 out of 6.
3.) I personally like this website and its helpful because each week it focuses on a different strategy which enhances my reading skills.
Nekia Williams 2B
ReplyDelete1. I learned thta these indicators give a lot of answers that are clearly wrong. I used the process of elimination.
2. This weeks indicator was easy, I recieved a 4/5.
3. I like the indicators because it gives you an idea of was the English H.S.A. will be like.
All grades entered. Mr. Sabath
ReplyDeleteRashad Richardson 2B
ReplyDelete1. I learned how to connect the captions in a picture to a text to get a better understanding of the two overall.
2. On 1.1.4 I received a 0/1 and a 6/6 on 1.2.2
3. I like the website because it actually tells me why something is right or wrong which helps me understand the concepts better.