February 3, 2020


End of Q2


This week is the last week of the first semester:

Provisional Q2 scores will be posted today. As necessary, we will meet throughout the week to review evidence, discuss progress, and make adjustments. Scores will be finalized on Friday, February 7.

Be sure that you review the following feedback before reacting to your provisional or final GAP scores for Q2:

Static GAP Score Feedback


Start of Q3


Meanwhile, you are beginning the assessment panel for Q3A, which covers the following dates:

For each of the following reading assignments, focus on solidifying your understanding. Take notes, ask questions, chase down links, etc, to the extent that you need the review. Every student needs some review, however, and you should spend at least an hour or so on Monday, February 3, reviewing these posts.

First, review how you’ll be motivated, rewarded, and encouraged for the remainder of the year:

Feedback: In Shambles

The next post covers the idea of a feedback chain, including examples of how one works. You need to focus on your use of feedback as much as your in-class focus during the second semester, and this explains how:

The Feedback Chain

Finally, review the lessons and activities on organization that we covered explicitly earlier in the year. Organize yourself for the second semester:

Organization: Getting Things Done

We will review the major projects for the second semester throughout the week of February 3. You will be set up to complete those projects according to your own timeline. Use the posts embedded above to prepare for that kind of student-driven learning.

You can ask questions about any of this information below.