Be clear with the procedures and explore effective strategies for conducting Math and Science Semester Tests.
General Note: Math and Science tests are conducted near the end of every semester, and are mainly focused on reading and writing.
Required Materials: Math Semester Test PowerPoint Presentation and Science Semester Test PowerPoint Presentation
TA Materials: Math and Science Test Paper
Review lessons and mock tests are conducted before the actual test week.
The foreign teacher goes through the structure of the mock tests before distributing the mock test paper.
The TA explains the structure of the mock tests in Vietnamese before distributing the mock test paper.
The foreign teacher and the TA walk around the class to ensure that ALL students write their name, class number, and date on the mock test paper.
The teacher explains the task of each part of the mock tests and demonstrate the first question as an example.
The TA explains the task of each part of the mock tests and demonstrate the first question as an example in Vietnamese.
The teacher tasks the students to do the mock test part per part.
The foreign teacher goes through the answers of the mock tests and the students check their answers.
The students keep and bring home the mock tests to review and to prepare for the actual tests.
Things to take note (Review Lessons and Mock Tests):
The structure of the Math and Science semester test is similar to the structure of the mock tests.
The foreign teacher should allow the TA to translate the structure, each part, and instructions of the mock tests.
The TA collects the Math and Science test paper from the Math and Science AC-in-charge in the Vinalearn office and brings them to the school.
The Math semester test is done during the Math period and the Science semester test is done during the Science period.
The foreign teacher and the TA ensure that ALL students have their writing materials (pencil and eraser) before distributing the test paper.
The foreign teacher and the TA account for absentees before distributing the test paper.
Things to take note (Before the Semester Tests):
The foreign teacher and the TA list down the names of the absentees.
Students who are absent during the test day are required to do the Math and Science semester tests the following week.
The Math semester test is done during the Math period (35 minutes) and the Science semester test is done during the Science period (35 minutes).
Grade 1 and Grade 2 (More Guidance and Assistance)
The foreign teacher goes through the structure of the test paper and explains the instructions of each part before distributing the test paper.
The TA explains the structure of the test paper and explains the instructions of each part in Vietnamese before distributing the test paper.
The foreign teacher and the TA walk around the class to ensure that ALL students write their name, class number, and date on the test paper.
The foreign teacher presents the Math and Science Semester Test Presentations part per part, and explains the instructions of each part.
The TA explains the instructions of each part of the test paper in Vietnamese.
The foreign teacher and the TA walk around the class to facilitate and to guide the students in answering the test questions.
The foreign teacher and the TA need to ensure that ALL students complete one part before moving on and presenting another part of the test.
The foreign teacher must be prepared to have some backup activities in case the students complete the test earlier than expected.
Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5 (Less Guidance and Assistance)
The foreign teacher and the TA distribute the test paper, and then walk around the class to ensure that ALL students write their name, class number, and date on the test paper.
The foreign teacher presents the Math and Science Semester Test Presentations part per part and explains the instructions of each part.
The TA explains the instructions of each part of the test paper in Vietnamese.
The foreign teacher and the TA walk around the class to facilitate and to guide the students who are struggling in answering the test questions.
The foreign teacher and the TA need to ensure that ALL students complete one part before moving on and presenting another part of the test.
The foreign teacher must be prepared to have some backup activities in case the students complete the test earlier than expected.
Things to take note (During the Semester Tests):
Students who have similar names must be advised to write their FULL NAME.
The foreign teacher and the TA are NOT ALLOWED to directly tell or give out the answers, but ONLY ALLOWED to facilitate and to guide the students.
The foreign teacher and the TA need to ENSURE that ALL students complete ALL parts of the test paper.
The foreign teacher should allow the TA to translate the structure, each part, and instructions of the Math and Science semester tests.
The foreign teacher and the TA ensure that ALL students have written their name, class number, and date upon collection of the test paper.
The TA ensures that the total number of test paper accurately matches to the total number of students who are present in class.
The foreign teacher must be prepared to have some backup activities in case the students complete the tests earlier than expected.
The TA returns and keeps the test paper in the Vinalearn office, checks the test paper, and records students' score.
Things to take note (After the Semester Tests):
The foreign teacher is NOT REQUIRED to bring home and check the test paper, and NOT REQUIRED to record students' score.
TEACHING
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Language Acquisition:
Younger children are more naturally inclined to pick up new languages quickly.
They learn through songs, games, and simple activities.
Teaching Methods:
Focus on play-based and interactive learning.
Use of visual aids, repetition, and storytelling.
Classroom Environment:
More nurturing and supportive.
Emphasis on building confidence and basic language skills.
TEACHING
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Language Skills:
Students have a basic grasp of English but need to expand vocabulary and grammar.
Focus on more complex language structures.
Teaching Methods:
Use of role-plays, group discussions, and projects.
Integration of subject-specific vocabulary.
Classroom Environment:
More structured and formal.
Increased focus on academic achievement and assessment.
TEACHING
HIGH SCHOOLS
Language Proficiency:
Students should develop advanced language skills.
Emphasis on fluency, writing, and comprehension.
Teaching Methods:
Use of debates, presentations, and research projects.
Preparation for exams and higher education requirements.
Classroom Environment:
More rigorous and competitive.
Emphasis on critical thinking and application of language skills in various contexts.
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