Today, we pulled out the multiple choice test from the 1994 AP Literature test. I gave you the answer key and the percentages from the actual test to compare. Instead of me sitting and giving you guys the answers and rationale for the answers, you got into groups to discuss your wrong answers.

“All too often when students receive back a graded exam, they focus on a single feature – the score they earned. Although this focus on ‘the grade’ is understandable, it can lead students to miss out on several learning opportunities that such an assessment can provide.” (Ambrose, et al, 2010)

Remember – I am taking a grade on the participation and reflection questions. You will see the straight average in Skyward/Schoology, but it isn’t going to count. I want you to focus on learning from your wrong answers and to see a steady improvement during the year on these multiple choice tests. You aren’t going to do that if you are too concerned about how this grade is going to affect your average.