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Am interested in knowing how many people have found the sci-pack evaluation tricky. I have completed over 10 hours on a topic and am frustrated that the evaluation is tough and tricky. I am sure there is a way to solve it... any tips or ideas will be appreciated.

I have had the same problem. I have no idea how they count the points for the final assessment. If it has multiple answers and you miss one is it all wrong? I don't know. I had one that I wasn't successful on all 3 times and have no way of knowing exactly what I missed and why. I did complete one this morning on the 3rd attempt. I went back through all of the questions and the section evaluations before taking it the final time. My percentage jumped greatly. That is going to be my current strategy for now.

Adah I tried asking the mentor but it was after not passing the assessment the 3 times. They needed to know the specific area of the test. This doesn't help when you don't know specifically which questions you are missing, to find out why? I still can't figure out were I my thinking was incorrect on that test. I am thinking it my be in how they are scored- multiple choice with multiple answers- is it part wrong or all wrong?

Same here. My problem is when the site has problems after you've done all the work and can't take the final test when you need to. Have been trying since 2:00 yesterday and still can't get into my library, plus all the phone lines that 'could help me' were answered by a machine, and no call back even though really needed something done by today.... the online support could not figure out what was going on either because she could not access the library section either. Major frustration!!

Connie Had that problem a few weeks ago. I sometimes work on them when I get up in the morning before school and I couldn't access my library (right after I was already in it froze). I had to email and it took about a day to get fixed.

I ditto everything everyone has said. I'll add a little bit more...1) take notes, 2) go back through all of the pre-questions and if you get any of them wrong...review that section again. Finally, after you take the final assessment (the first time) there is a way you can review in what areas you did not do well on. Go back to those areas and rework them before taking the test again. I have found that using these strategies has helped me with the SciPacks.

I was having a little trouble, also, but was quickly reminded to email the mentor. I have not tried it yet, but I will soon and post in which ways it was helpful.

I think there are many of us who think the scipack is pretty confusing. I myself had a hard time and was frustrated with the final assessment I am not a fan of it and don't think I would use this in my future teachings.

Hello everyone-- I feel awful that the SciPacks are not as helpful for everyone as they have been for me. I've only had trouble when SWT (studying while tired)...or when trying to rush through the material. But, it sounds like there are some people who are really doing their work and still having issues. If I think of any strategies that are successful for me when I am struggling, I will post them. All the best, Naomi Beverly

I had problems with the test as well. I have to say that I found some of the questions to be ambiguous and not aligned to the answers. Some of the questions were just plain silly. Once I figured that out then on the second try, I finally passed physical science. I think the wording in this scipack is misleading and can cause thinking errors. There is some double speak and once you get past knowing and understanding this, then apply this thought to the test you can pass it. It's all about strategies, right. The strategy with this one is be aware they are off target at times, and look for them and adjust. : )

After reading these posts I will be careful to go slowly, not be tired and ask for help with a mentor when I start a scipack. Thank you everyone for the advice! You have raised my level of concern!

I love the information that the SciPacks have to offer, but I have found several of the final assessments to be tricky. I agree with everyone's suggestions about going back over it and reviewing, but it is frustrating to review it and still not being able to pass given 3 chances. I have been very careful and fine-tooth combing all the information on the other SciPacks I've taken, though it's terrible not to be able to go back and be able to do the one I messed up on again. Good luck to everyone!

I would love to take advantages of these online courses, but the thought of individuals more qualified then myself not passing is intimidating. I skimmed through but never really saw an answer to the question of what happens if you do not pass after the third attempt. If you fail all three, do you have to do everything all over or are you locked out (failed) forever?

Sci Pak evaluations can be tricky. It depends on the SciPak. I have done lots of them and might be able to give you some hints. The multiple answer questions are the most difficult.

Take some notes while you read. That seems to help. Also do all the labs and activities included they do make a difference. Hope that helps

You are making me nervous reading this and this learning center site is overwhelming enough.  Wishing everyone luck who has taken this!