Selected Topics in Science worked on creating a story from a pedigree ... this took most of the block. Tomorrow we will be wrapping up our study of genetics.
Computer Programming students are working on creating a multiple choice program on states and capitals for a fifth grader ... ten questions and the program must keep score of correct anwers. We check our first few qBASIC problems tomorrow in class.
PSAT / NMSQT ... This preliminary SAT test is used to select National Merit Scholars ... IMO the most prestigous award you can win at our high school. We have had only had thirteen National Merit Award winners since I have been teaching at ACS ... as compared to about 30 a year at Dupont Manual. Our best freshmen and sophomores should take this test in preparation for their junior year when the test counts. Practice is important!
Test date is October 17th and costs $14.
From the college board website ...
The PSAT/NMSQT measures:
- Critical reading skills
- Math problem-solving skills
- Writing skills
The most common reasons for taking the PSAT/NMSQT are to:
- Receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. You can then focus your preparation on those areas that could most benefit from additional study or practice.
- See how your performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college.
- Enter the competition for scholarships from NMSC (grade 11).
- Help prepare for the SAT. You can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will see on the SAT.
- Receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service.
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