https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr Add your ideas for how to create a smooth provincial assessment experience. en-us 2019-11-19 17:30:09 UTC 2024-12-17 20:46:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://assets.selfdesign.org/images/spiral/sd-spiral.png rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/413550127 Get familiar with the assessment. Spend some time in direct contacts with your LC going over the samples and the preparation tools. Practice using the GNA online calculator.]]> 2019-11-19 18:12:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/413550127 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/413551179 When anxiety starts creeping in, take three deep, grounding breaths. Feel the air fill your lungs, hold it for a beat, then exhale through your mouth slowly.]]> 2019-11-19 18:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/413551179 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/413551900 The day before the assessment, eat a nourishing dinner. The morning of the assessment, have a hearty, healthy breakfast.]]> 2019-11-19 18:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/413551900 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/413552413 A good sleep will help keep your anxiety at bay and help your brain do its best. 

The day before the assessment, spend a couple hours outdoors with an elevated heart rate and go to bed early.]]> 2019-11-19 18:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/413552413 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/414138361 In the days leading up to the assessment, imagine yourself calmly entering the building, finding your spot, and then engaging with the assessment. Imagine it over and over. Feel the calm deeply each time. ]]> 2019-11-20 17:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/414138361 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/414153713 A few days before the assessment, in the mid-morning, take a supportive person and visit the assessment location. Introduce yourself at the front desk and ask if you can see the room where you will be writing the assessment. Approach this experience with humour and curiousity.]]> 2019-11-20 17:19:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/414153713 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/414156100 You're not alone in this experience. Connect with your peers. Ask your LC for a group direct connection. Ask you LS for a prep session during their office hours. Reach out in your theme to share your thoughts and feelings. Connect.]]> 2019-11-20 17:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/414156100 catherinedinim https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/414218330 Try this breathing technique to calm and increase concentration. ]]> 2019-11-20 18:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/414218330 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/430097167 2020-01-10 17:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/430097167 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/438894954 Jane and John went to the GNA at the Noname School in Nowhereville.  Theirs went well.  They thought it was hard even though they prepared.  They were a really lovely and accommodating school though.  Super supportive. They still need to do the GLA in April.  I'm hoping they can write it at the Noname School as well.   

]]> 2020-01-31 17:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/438894954 amberthompson2 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/438928397 both went well and thought they were pretty easy.]]> 2020-01-31 18:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/438928397 amberthompson2 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/438929041 Learner had no problems with the test and ended up taking choir as a cross enrolment because of her experience]]> 2020-01-31 18:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/438929041 amberthompson2 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/984889684 2020-12-03 17:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/984889684 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/1151061044 From the principal of a school where some of our learners wrote: "I must say, all your learners were very polite and respectful – over all, a great group of kids😉, and we enjoyed having them."]]> 2021-02-01 21:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/1151061044 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2172057748 The overall experience was good. Everything was straightforward and there was no confusion about anything. The assessment was a fun challenge that required me to think creatively.]]> 2022-05-05 20:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2172057748 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2172059755 It was very good. The staff was very kind and the invigilator was considerate to ensure a comfortable environment. ]]> 2022-05-05 20:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2172059755 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2172069043 I was invigilating. It was wonderful to meet learners in person and to connect with other local learners. We had an excellent turn-out and the environment was relaxed and suitable for good concentration while learners could ask questions, use music, and get up for washroom, snacks, and water. ]]> 2022-05-05 21:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2172069043 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2173514418 I very much enjoyed being in an environment with other Selfdesign students, it felt more familiar than if I was in a classroom with complete strangers. The two officiators who were there were awesome and always willing to help, no matter how many times you called them over lol. ]]> 2022-05-06 23:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2173514418 amberfrench1 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2198624825 It's not as stressful as you might think. Just get it done :)]]> 2022-05-25 02:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2198624825 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537209892 I had a great experience, the assessment was held in such a healthy and supportive environment.]]> 2023-03-29 19:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537209892 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537211834 I was nervous about it before it happened, and I still don't really know how I feel about it. I was just happy I just got it over with. ]]> 2023-03-29 19:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537211834 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537214595 What was the experience like for you?

- Good! 
- Fun! 
- An Adventurous little field trip! 
- Educational 
- Informational
- Accomplished ]]> 2023-03-29 19:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537214595 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537230281 Bring your own water and snacks to keep at your desk so you don't have to get up. A tool to keep you focused (fidget, music, etc) Prepping for the test further in advance is helpful too. 

Music with noise cancelling Airpods really helped me stay focused. ]]> 2023-03-29 19:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537230281 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537234429 Do all the practice tests and go to the practice sessions, those were really helpful!]]> 2023-03-29 19:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537234429 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537235461 Your final mark dose not effect you or your grade at all. The assessments purpose is to collect data to see how well the education system is working.
Long and short, if you don't understand a question, (or if you don't really care) it's completely fine to get questions wrong.      ]]> 2023-03-29 19:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537235461 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537236609 It seems really scary at first, but once you sit down and get comfortable it's not as bad.]]> 2023-03-29 19:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537236609 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537238727 Take your time wit the assessment and enjoy it.]]> 2023-03-29 19:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537238727 amberfrench1 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537250535 Bring your own water and snacks to keep at your desk so you don't have to get up. A tool to keep you focused (fidget, music, etc) Prepping for the test further in advance is helpful too. 

Music with noise cancelling Airpods really helped me stay focused. ]]> 2023-03-29 19:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537250535 amberfrench1 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537251588 Do all the practice tests and go to the practice sessions, those were really helpful!]]> 2023-03-29 19:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537251588 amberfrench1 https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537253008 Take your time with the assessment and enjoy it.]]> 2023-03-29 19:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2537253008 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2587586335 Don't put pressure on yourself and don't be afraid to take your time.  Realize that it IS hard and it doesn't have to go perfectly. ]]> 2023-05-11 17:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2587586335 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2601941896 What could have made the experience better for you? 

I do not think there is anything that could have made my experience better. Even though I did not enjoy it, I felt supported by SD through the whole process. I think that the assessment prep workshops were really helpful!]]> 2023-05-23 16:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2601941896 rubypayne https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2601944653 "Even if you do not know the answer, or you are confused, make sure to explain your thought process. If the graders can see that you had a solid thought process that you communicated clearly, the'll most likely grade you higher, even of the content was not correct. "]]> 2023-05-23 16:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rubypayne/fyvqu96tlhsr/wish/2601944653