11/2/2011 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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Trapezoid—polygon with three angles and three sides. Triangle—polygon with three angles and three sides. True/True statement—agreeing with the facts; not false;accurate. Unit—another name for one. Place value—the units column is the ones column. Value—numerical worth or amount. Weigh/Weight—the weight of an object changes according to gravity a brick would be weightless in space,even though it still has the same mass as on earth. Width—breadth—distance across from side to side. Answering Multiple Choice Questions for Science &Technology • Read the question. • Read all answers to the question. • Go back to the question and highlight important details. • Graphic:The use of charts and pictures instead of words. If there is a diagram or graphic: LOOK OVER THE DIAGRAM/GRAPHIC • Eliminate any incorrect choices. • Check to make sure that you are marking the correct number on your answer document. Answering Open Response Questions for Science & Technology • Take a deep breath before you read the open response question. • Read the question to get the main idea. • Reread the question and ask yourself, "What is it that I must answer?" • Look for the five "W's"who,what,where,why,when and how to determine how to answer the question. • Make sure that you underline the question and answer all parts of the question. • Keep reading the question as you are answering the question • Look for specific vocabulary words that tell you what your are supposed to do. • Label all answers. Don't forget your units. Make sure labels make sense. Ex. Mass answers in grams or kilograms,not liters or meters • Be sure to use formulas correctly • Clear your mind and follow the tips given and your will be able to answer the question. D=m/v—means—Density=mass divided by volume S=d/t—means—Speed=distance divided by time Be sure to use formulas correctly Page 13 of 30