Semester exams debated by teachers across Middletown area
Teachers from Middletown High, Fenwick High, Lemon Monroe High and Madison High share views on whether semester exams should be mandatory. Some say exams reinforce review and college prep, while others argue they waste time and credit. Some schools use quarter systems or adjust timing, but many see exams as a tool for evaluating student understanding.
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Jerry O'Flynn
Middletown High School
Shirley Johnson
Jane Saunders
Middletown
Saunders
Constance Smith
Fenwick High School
Sisterlieves
Lemon-Monroe High School
Peggy McCluskie
Gina Wagner
Gina
Middletown High
Marsha Roe
Marsha
Sandy Rivizzino
Fenwick
Mike Larsson
Lemon-Monroe
Monroe
Jeff Butler
Jeff
Ruthie Weeks
Madison
Pat Dunbar
Local teachers discuss effective study habits
Franklin High School teacher John Hensley urges previewing material before studying and reviewing in class. Civics teacher John Jester advocates daily study rather than cramming and using notes. Chemistry teacher Bill Goldsmith stresses quiet study space, note taking, outlines, and rereading for deeper understanding.
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Fenwick High School
John Jester
Jester
Bill Goldsmith
Middletown High
Study habits vary for individual students
Mark Hoffman surveys how students study for exams at local high schools. Many use radios and television as study aids, with some studying on buses or in their rooms with doors closed, while a few prefer conventional note taking or simply not studying at all.
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Mark Hoffman
Amber ‘DiCristoforo
Fenwick
WSAI
Amber
Students voice mixed views on frequent exams
A survey of Middletown Fenwick and Madison high school students reveals strong opinions on exams. Some demand exams as necessary reviews and proof of learning, while many call them too hard and time consuming with minimal impact on final grades.
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Madison
David Haney
David
Middletown High School
Modern education examined through student voices
Students across several high schools weigh the value of modern teaching methods and course choices. They describe learning varying by interest and teacher engagement, with some praising self directed study while others warn of fillers and cheating.
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Middletown
Today In History Jan 22 1977 Highlights
On this date many historic events are noted. Queen Victoria died in 1901 at age 82 marking the end of an era. Other entries include Cairo captured in 1517 and Washington appointing DC surveyors in 1791.
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Associated Press
England
Queen Victoria
Cairo
France
Charles V
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