Tonight please complete the "Pop Quiz: Sample Surveys" worksheet provided in class (or below). (It's not really a pop quiz).
- We will have a quiz that looks very much like this to start class one day next week--this is a practice version of that quiz!
- Here is the homework in case you lost yours or were out:
Midterm grades are in! Here's everything you need to know about the midterm scoring:
To score the midterm I first calculated each raw score (%); the multiple choice section had 28 questions for 28 points and counted as 50% of the overall grade. The free response section consisted of 5 questions worth a total of 20 points, and also counted as 50% of the overall grade.
I then used past AP exam "cut scores" to establish the cutoff values for a score of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 (see below)--in other words, I figured out which raw scores (%'s) corresponded to which AP scores. Next, I listed each score from greatest to least, and separated the scores (5's, 4's, 3's, etc.)--a projected score of 5 translates to an A, a projected 4 to a B, a projected 3 to a C, a projected 2 to a D, and a projected 1 to an F. Finally, within each AP score/letter grade, I determined a numerical grade equivalent as shown in the chart below.
Students typically performed better on the multiple choice section; overall, we did pretty well with the multiple choice, but definitely will have to make a conscious effort to improve our writing and written communication for the free response section.
The midterm exam will hopefully prove itself to be a valuable learning experience that will help us better prepare for the AP exam; overall, 40/78, or 51.2% percent of students projected to earn a qualifying score (3 or above) on the AP exam.
I will hold on sharing my thoughts, as for homework on Thursday night you will be asked to complete a reflection on the midterm exam. After you develop your own thoughts we will discuss the midterm in more depth on Monday, 1/22.
Here is our midterm exam summary data:
You can use the chart below to determine your raw score from the grade entered in PowerSchool.
- These questions can be completed and turned in Monday for EXTRA CREDIT (homework and 2 or 3 stamps).
- You must write the question OR write the heading bulleted below each question
- No question/heading written, no extra credit
- This will be scored based on you showing real, thoughtful reflection--lazy, quick, one word answers for questions 3-8 will not earn extra credit! Take some time to truly reflect on your exam and on your first semester!
1. Record your projected AP score and your raw score below. (You will have to read the information on the blog to determine these).
- Projected AP Score:________ Raw Score:_______%
2. Calculate the z-score for your raw score using the data above. Show your work below.
- z = ___
3. What are your initial reactions to your individual exam score? Record at least three thoughts in the space below.
- Initial Reactions: Individual Score
4. Examine the data above; what are two positive things that stand out to you about our overall midterm exam performance?
- 2 Positives: Overall Performance
5. What is something that stands out as an area (or two) for improvement for our overall performance (as a whole group)?
- Area to Improve: Overall Performance
6. What are two things you have done well individually in preparing for success in AP Stat over the course of the first semester?
- Individual Preparation: 2 Successes
7. What are two things you can improve upon (moving forward) to put yourself in the best position to succeed on the AP exam in May?
- Individual Preparation: Areas to Improve
8. What are two things you learned from the midterm exam that will help you to better prepare for the AP exam (May 17)?
- Midterm to AP Exam: Takeaways
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