My email is : roconnor@escambia.k12.fl.us

1. When is the next exam?
2. What type of questions are typically on an exam?
3. I do not understand the 0-4 scale... can you explain?
4. What is the difference between a formal and informal lab? `
5. Does my child have to work on a lab team?
6. What is a good school to attend for a degree in marine science?

When is the next exam?

Marine Science and AP Environmental Science have two exams / 
quarter (4th and 8th Fridays). 
The Marine Science blocked class (4th or 5th period) have their 
exams every 3rd Friday of the quarter.
General Environmental Science will have a quiz every Friday and a 
comprehensive quarter exam on the 9th Friday of the quarter. 
Marine Science 2 does not take quarter exams but does take a 
semester one. 
See calendar on this website for exact dates for all of these 

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What type of questions are typically on an exam?

AP exams are designed like the national AP exam.  60% will be 
multiple choice and there is a 0.25 penalty for quessing.  40% 
are free response questions that may involve mathematics.  
Calculators are NOT all on AP exams.  
Marine Science 1 is all short answer - there are no more than 37 
questions on each exam.
General Environmental Science will have a 5 question oral quiz 
every Friday.  There will be a comprehensive quarter exam at the 
end of the quarter and it will be multiple choice. 
Marine Science 2 semester exam is all short answer and free 
response.

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I do not understand the 0-4 scale... can you explain?

A score of 4 is for excellent answer... basically perfect
A 3 is for a very good answer... concept understood but not 
perfect
A 2 is for and adequate answer... it does not show you fully 
understand the 
     concept but does show that you learned something
A 1 is inadequate... there is no evidence of learning
A 0 is for no attempt

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What is the difference between a formal and informal lab? `

A formal lab is a scientific report.  It includes an 
introduction, methods, 
data, and discussion section.  It must be typed and appearance is 
important.  Spelling and grammar are part of the grade.  
An informal lab is more like a workshort.  Typically quick data 
collection 
and answer questions.

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Does my child have to work on a lab team?

No... they may work individually if they wish

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What is a good school to attend for a degree in marine science?

A good school :) 
You do not have to have a B.S. in marine science to work in the 
field.  
Degrees in chemistry, biology, geology and physics can all land 
careers in 
marine science.  There are several schools in Florida that 
specialize in 
marine science.  And each state in the south has at least one 
that does.  
There are plenty of good ones along the east and west coast of 
the U.S. If 
you have questions about a specific state or school, contact me.

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