Water is vital for the survival of all living things here on Earth, you can also find water almost everywhere and you can find it in different states like liquid on the oceans, as gas in the Earths atmosphere and more. (47 Documents), BIOLOGY 40211 - science Even though some students may get nervous or anxious, just remember that DBAs aresimply a verbal conversation between you and your teacher. As a senior in high school, Latin 2 will be my final FLVS course, and, if I can help it, it will be my final online course, ever. There is a myth that DBAs can only be completed over the phone and that is not true! Its not worth the pressure. My FLVS instructor is more then a teacher to me, she is a friend and someone I trust. But no change takes place at all. I hate DBAs. even worse than finals. I know that FLVS is trying to do good for the students, but these assessments are causing more harm than good. Why cant dbas just be replaced with exams? #FVHSClassof2023: 7 Steps to Help Seniors Prepare for Graduation Day! Hi John, we recommend reaching out to an FLVS counselor to discuss your transcript. Thats it. I would love it if there were only Live Lessons instead of DBAs. I have an issue with the study guides provided. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. One thing that helps me through the DBAs is knowing that if I fail, it isnt the end of the world. I feel like I dont know the material well at all, and I know Im going to be up all night the day before studying (the class is Honors World History). No one is born smart, your hard work determines your intelligence on something! I have never enjoyed doing my assignments until i joined FLVS. (30 Documents), BIOLOGY 2.03 CELL - 2.03 Cell Structure and Function I get anxious for my DBAs myself and have gone to the point in one of my classes of procrastinating until all I had left were 3 module DBAs and my exams. I found this topic by chance, after reflecting over how much stress the DBAs have caused me over the past half-year. Can I facetime my teacher for a DBA????? When I had to do my Chemistry dba I broke down in tears and I felt like all that I had learned, just drained straight out of my head. If you are taking a foreign language on flvs do your teachers call you (for dbas) in that specific foreign language or do they ask the dba questions in English? The importance of hydrogen bonding is very important since it is vital to life here on Earth since it is responsible for the water capabilities which mean that without hydrogen bonding there is not water and with no water the living thing cannot survive. Six months ago I had my first DBA with him. Then on top of that I still have to do a few lessons, the DBA for that module and the exam for it as well, and then finally the two segment exams. All Rights Reserved. Unfortunately they arent properly put out there for the students. Check out this post for more options you can discuss with your teacher: http://blog.flvs.net/mastering-discussion-based-assessments-dbas. Hope I get a reply from you FLVS! So theres been some posts about a student having anxiety because of DBAs and because of it they arent able to really do a DBA. Ignore the distractions. It is obvious that students dread DBAs and nothing is being changed. 8h\l]nQ} i{`d>X\hjL'W: Thats the problem. I always have to wait for the end, I have very bad anxiety and it doesnt help. When I couldnt remember a question, he ended the DBA and told me to go study then call back 20 minutes later. Does anyone know what kind of questions will be on the module 1 DBA? If you missed ourFacebook Live Q&A about discussion-based assessments, dont worry! Hi Nana. I hate not knowing what questions there will be because it is too much pressure for me to answer up front questions. (Hope this helps anyone) Hey! I always get so nervous when I have a DBA that I cant focus on anything else. I feel like if certain teachers cant have the patience to help kids during DBAs, then we should rethink the DBA assignments. How does the lice lesson DBA work? what happens if you dont get to finish all the DBAs well you still pass. Ask honest questions and try your best! I also believe that the FLVS DBA is a very ineffective tool of teaching and it should be abolished. +)gI I started FLVS September 2018. 4 0 obj In some modules I am find with burning info in my head, as it relates to things I would do on a daily basis, but burning dates from history is the most annoying thing in the world to me, as well as some thing in ELA and science. We love your tips and tricks and would love to include them in a follow-up post if thats ok with you! That is a huge fear of mine. I would really appreciate any tips on what one is less stressful. Even though, I did read all the comments. Also with the live sessions that could be a alternative, can our teachers see us like we can see them? I Had mine and thought I'd leave a comment for future reference. You are still a bright, young student and one question or one DBA wont change that!! The pressures on towards the end of the class. If youre feeling like your DBAs are always rushed or youre frustrated with the way a specific teacher handles them, you can always reach out to the Principal/Instructional Leader to share this feedback. I have finished every single assignment in my Parenting skills class except for the Mid-term, the DBA before it, the final exam, and the DBA before that. but anyways, i see that the teachers can give alternative options, what are the alternatives? I wish I had teachers that told me what the DBA was going to contain, even just the main topics! Hi there! I usually cry before most of my DBAs because I am so anxious, and sometimes my mind goes blank during it and my teacher gets impatient with me. Like things on the study guides are not even what they ask majority of the time. She just wanted to see the students fail, that simple. Your teacher is there to support you! Students are required to take DBAs but you can discuss alternative options with your teacher if needed. Dont hesitate to reach out to your instructor if you have any questions. While the DBA experience may vary slightly between teachers, our forms of assessment are always under discussion and this provides valuable insight to share with our leadership team and the Instructional Leader for this course. I tried phone and live session but none help. And still, it currently being 12:17am, I feel as if I am going to be asked something I did not study or a question I do not understand. Talk to your teacher about this. Not only that, but some teachers arent the nicest if you get nervous and mess up during a DBA, which makes it worse for the students and its hard for them to be comfortable. Damaged_Space 1 yr. ago. I have one at 11:20. Not my world history teacher. I am so nervous. I am currently a senior and I have been taking FLVS classes since the start of my seventh grade year. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> My very first DBA was in Algebra 2 as well!! Is there any replacements I can use instead of calls? Prepare yourself! I even sent her a Christmas card. FLVS courses available through your school district. This is your chance to share your feedback, ask questions, and talk to other students about discussion-based assessments. My suggestion is that students are required to take a review test worth a small amount of points, and if they score below a certain amount on it they are required to schedule a DBA in order to ensure readiness. Heres some more information: https://blog.flvs.net/mastering-discussion-based-assessments-dbas/. If youre still having trouble after discussing this with your teacher, please reach out to the IL. I know me too o have to take one for my HOPE class and im super awkward over the phone even with my parents. I was told by my teacher if i do poorly on one more I have to take a state administered academic integrity test. Learn more here in this blog post: https://blog.flvs.net/mastering-discussion-based-assessments-dbas/. I like flvs because I can do my work on my own time, its just the dbas make me so nervous and the teachers are always putting pressure when I get an answer wrong as if theyre assuming something else. Even in my other ones that arent a foreign language I panic and Im not sure I can make it through anymore. is it easy??? Good Luck. and our Even though the teacher probably cant give you all of the questions ahead of time, they can definitely give you an idea of what to expect. Some teachers may use both depending upon the level of the course. We really want students to see the DBA as more of an open conversation with their teacher, but we know they can be intimidating. I have already spoken with my teachers but they said that there is nothing they can do. Check out this post for some suggestions and video resources: http://blog.flvs.net/mastering-discussion-based-assessments-dbas. Its okay to let your teacher know that youre nervous. If there is not a choice to do this, then there definitely should be. As we know DBAs cause stress, anxiety attacks, etc. Reach out and he or she can help! 2017!!!!!!! Like all notes are irrelevant. I have a French 2 DBA ina couple minutes. I am curious what the live lesson DBA is because i know it might save my stress levels from making me implode, and i have a spanish DBA and not gonna lie kinda stressin so Im probably venting. Tests also stress me out so its two things that cause anxiety rolled into one monster. Know the basics of that module, review if you need to, and be cheerful and respectful to your instructor. , Your email address will not be published. I also joined FLVS because my anxiety was too bad for in school. She is not just here to talk about math, anything that I am struggling with she is here to talk about. I was extremely excited to be starting online school due to my social anxiety at public school. Fortunately, garnering the courage to call an instructor is not an impossible feat. Has anyone ever been on their lesson while taking the DBA to get the answers? This blog may help: https://blog.flvs.net/getting-past-the-fear-of-dbas/. Yeah, it was that bad. I often find myself writing long-winded notes, watching all the help videos, going to tutoring sessions, using the study guides and more, even in some of my best classes. DBAs literally make me cry. TurtzedUp 3 yr. ago. Yes, there are alternatives! I can barely do some of the easier math problems in 10 min, let alone the whole DBA! 1.02 Review & Notes Sheet 1.03 Review & Notes Sheet 1.04 Possible Hypothesis for Properties of Water Lab 1.04 Activity Sheet - Properties of Water Lab Report Template We can see how this would be frustrating! With that experience I learned that when completing an Algebra 2 DBA, what really mattered is how many notes you have available, not the actual knowledge you acquired. I have been a part of FLVS for multiple years now and discussion-based assessments (DBAs) are one of my most dreaded assignments. Is there any alternatives for the dbas? DBAs make me so nervous because Im worried I will not know the answer, or there will be difficulties during it where my teacher cant hear me. These dbas are causing me to push back all of my work because I get so anxious about doing them. Talk to your instructor about other options! This isnt healthy and the anxiety it causes is close to unbearable. If it were face to face i wouldve never done flvs. When I know specifically what to be prepared for, it alleviates most of the nerves. just have your notes and be prepared . I actually do find the teachers to be kind, helpful, and enjoyable to speak with if there wasnt the added stress of feeling unprepared and fearing that I studied all the wrong things. She loved to be mean. There are so many students here who are giving feedback and FLVS is not making those changes. What questions are typically asked? (Also ignore a teacher's pause or typing in the background. A full-time public school following the traditional school year. Hi! We know you will be fantastic! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Seriously-they were worse than finals. Im aware that the authrities answer the students who want a change in the system. . We want our students to feel positive and encouraged by their interactions with their teachers. I hate them so much. You got this! Anyway, I am taking Pre-Algebra, and tomorrow I have a DBA for module 6. But first, be sure to let your teacher know how you feel or how they can help! Live sessions make things worse because we already have a fear of talking with them but being face to face is only making the anxiety rise. I actually thought about telling my teacher I had physically lost my voice in order to try and get an alternative. I feel so much more comfortable preparing and completing the DBAs! Hi Hanh. I myself have been quite lucky with my teachers, but that is not the case for many other students. the process in which water rises in a narrow space or tube (against the law of gravity!) I wish you the best of luck!! Yes, yes, yes! I was given an equation. Im one of those people who get nervous when theyre talking to their teacher over the phone, and I like to know what questions are going to be asked in quizzes or DBAs in this case, so the thought of them scare me. Psuedoscience. I complain to my parents and friends about having to do them, because it will be an all-day stress. Anyway, I would feel best if you did something about this. I always feel like Im searching in the dark for all the important topics but have no idea which ones those are. Hi Ariel! Hi Kaitlyn! (28 Documents), BIOLOGY 201 - Ugh and just finished my last DBA well not really? No matter the class I am always nervous for a DBA. Cookie Notice https://www.flvs.net/student-resources/flex/advisement. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Thank you soo much I have mines tomorrow. I finished it all in month and since then Ive only done 2 DBAs and cried before and after. Explain how DNA is involved in creating genetic variation within a species. Can somebody please help me. Surface tension. Yes, that is how badly they have affected me. For any other students who prefer an alternative to talking on the phone, talk to your teacher. It should include around 10 questions the teacher might ask and the student can prepare on those topics before talking to their teacher. Identify and use the steps of the scientific method. For more information, please see our She gets straight As in school and really takes school seriously, so I would hate for her to lose points on this. I just get really bad anxiety when Im about to get the call and one of my teachers is really really rude he literally mad me cry so most of my DBAs arent done because Im to scared to schedule them. Im literally about to not get my diploma for a class because Im too scared to get on a dba. Hi Angelyn, The questions will depend on the course and module youre working on. (which is still considered passing). After that first DBA, yes, I was still nervous about the next one, but after about three DBAs I began to look forward to talking with her. PLEASE RE CONSIDER YOUR DBA SYSTEM FLVS . Mrs. Ratto Virtual Smiles, There are many other schools out there that dont require this ridiculous crap. I love talking and Im not that shy but when it comes to a teacher asking you questions i panic. . for real i have a dba in 15 minutes and i didnt pass the first time and Im having a panic attack. The disorder I have literally causes me to go mute in certain situations. Hi Sandra, you can discuss alternative options with your teacher if needed. DBAs are one of the ways we ensure academic integrity (and make sure that its actually you doing the work). I am very anxious to talk to anyone on the phone or over Skype(or anything like Skype for that matter!) I just cans stop worrying about even though I still have time to study and prepare. Tips and Tricks for DBAs Scan this QR code to download the app now. Schools. Thank you this is very helpful. Full Document, In their book Generalized Linear Models (New York: Chapman & Hall, 1983), the authors P. McCullagh and J.A. Like it was mentioned before, maybe try a live lesson instead of a DBA or a video call. Hope your DBA went well. I just stumble through my words until I give up and have the teacher tell me, and then I smack myself, because I knew that. Two things: 1) Scientists use old knowledge to gain new knowledge. Your first few DBAs may make you nervous but your teachers are here to support you and help you master the material! We understand that communication is key, and that there are other alternatives, however thats isnt doing very much. Instructors requirements may vary by grade and subject so its best to ask your instructor what tools can be used. We recommend reaching out to your teacher to discuss your academic progress. Thank you so much Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Check-in on Your Emotions Before You Drive. Tbh, I am about to do my Module 6 and 7 DBA and Im really nervous. Im tearing again right now just thinking about my DBA tomorrow. I have literally laid in bed crying, stressing and being overwhelmed over the fact that I failed at something I prepared for. If the student says yes the teacher and the student go over the subjects that the student needs help with. im just slow so it sucks Doing this will give you time to briefly go over the content and help you relax (even if its just a little bit) before the teacher calls. Ive been trying to figure out how to schedule a DBA in my LA3 class. So why keep the system that isnt working for the student? At the end, he says Well you still passed with a 64 so Like, what? )that isnt text or physical, is very nerve racking for me. Your teachers want to ensure that they are hearing from you but a video call or live lesson setting (using the mic) are options you could discuss with your teacher! I told my teacher about my anxiety and basically told be Ill be fine and there was not other assignment to take it place which I find hard to believe. Right I have a dba in 30 mins an Im slowly forgetting everything I learned in like a month dont u just hate when they ask a question an you dont know an start lookin through your notes but there dead silence on the other sid an when I get it wrong they seem annoyed like Im crying bc irk if I studied the right thing or Am I wrong bc I gets A on my test but dont on my dba so they think Im lookin up the answers so that get me really scared an my family clowns me bc I do this voice over the phone I sound like a baby an a grandma at the same time its bc Im nervous an tired ? Then, with my other class I should be finishing it next week, but I have only just done the DBA for the module before it so. How? But in a mean tone. They may be able to make accommodations to help. Hi Naomi! Practice positive thinking! BIOLOGY 2.03 CELL - 2.03 Cell Structure and Function, BIOLOGY 1.01 Ive never taken online school before, and Im only doing it now so I can take a different elective instead of Health next year. i wish i could do this a different way, I personally hate DBAs they are terrible but i guess they are necessary for spanish. I didnt know the first question and didnt understand the second question. Hopefully you are now better prepared to tackle those pesky DBAs, and perhaps see them as a little less troublesome. You can contact your teacher to see if they have any other specific resources for their course to help you prepare. Talk to your teachers about your options! I have mixed opinions on my teacher for this class. DBAs should be fit for all kids, not just the few that enjoy speaking to teachers and answering questions through a screen. For days i have been going of the whole course to review information and it feels like im just taking the course again. We recommend reaching out your teacher to discuss alternative options. Plus, how on earth could you guys be scared of talking to somebody for 5 MINUTES. DBAs are a great opportunity to talk with your teacher and ask questions to make sure you really understanding the material. The last thing i want is to blank out on a call and forget the answers that i know and be accused of cheating or not doing the coursework myself. If youre in an environment that makes it hard to pay attention and you need to move to a new location (or maybe even reschedule your DBA), dont be afraid to tell your teacher! I cried most of the day because I felt like I was stupid I believe there should be a alternative assignment for this because this is my first year doing online school and its been pretty stressful to say the least. With my Chinese teacher, I will wait until there is no other option but to call. Even if its a little awkward, they are willing to help you whenever you get stuck. I graduated there and graduated college in January. Florida Virtual School Student & Tennis Star Heads to UCLA. Your teacher will make sure they are giving you the support you need. Be sure to let your teachers know if youre struggling. I really think that the FLVS community needs to do some of these ideas, as it is 2020 and DBAs have still not changed from 2015, when this post was made. It was about the most anxious things in all of my courses, and it was super helpful to know i could just reschedule. So nervous, but thanks for the tips. Density. I get really nervous before a DBA my biggest fear is that Il have my mouth full the moment my teacher calls then I wont be able to answer but apparently that will never happen. He or she will help you through certain questionsnot make you struggle through them. I might ask about doing a LL format but I think doing dbas over text would be a lot better for everyone who goes through this. Yes! Sign up to receive email updates about our educational offerings, FLVS news, and all things online learning! This resulted in me getting a bad grade and i felt stupid. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Sign up to receive email updates about our educational offerings, FLVS news, and all things online learning! I do walk-in DBAs and the questions are available for me to read on my computer screen and the teacher leaves me alone for a few minutes to answer them. I often tell my English III students that my job is to help them review for the final and move that information from their short-term to long-term memory. For all of you that are struggling with the anxiety of DBAs keep your head up, be brave and stay strong, the whole FLVS community believes in you and they want the best for your education. As hard as it may sound, I promise this will benefit you in the long run. Also, are DBAs harder on the phone or through Blackboard? Even though the other teachers were nice, its burned in my mind about all the negative things and what ifs, but knowing its not bad still helps little by little! And were here to help you succeed. Explain their effects on organisms. Please change this one aspect to better suit the kids you are trying to see succeed! This one time I guess I did awfully and my teacher just said try next time and thats it. ? And I have to continue to repeat that im still working and that makes me feel slow and incompetent. How is a voice on the phone proof of academic integrity when it could be anyone? Thanks for sharing your experience, Samantha. So dbas are not always something you can just learn to do. FIND A SOLUTION, I BEG OF YOU. Your teacher is here for you and wants to see you succeed and wont give up on you!! I dont know about other teachers, but my teacher is super sweet and kind. I wish there was another way to do them or just not have them at all. FLVS said themselves that DBAs act as a review. Im always so nervous when Im about to start a call, I know everything and suddenly forget everything when I need to answer the questions. Let them know if that is affecting your ability to focus.). Im about to take a DBA right now and Im so nervous. Even though some students may get nervous or anxious, just remember that DBAs are simply a verbal conversation between you and your teacher. I try to postpone DBAs till I am required to do it by my teachers asap. This will vary by teacher, but check with them to see if this is an option! For this class, he only allows you 10 minutes for the DBA. That would mean quitting on my dream to become a vet since the university I am going to requires two years of a foreign language. and our Im asking because I am a student with an anxiety disorder and I cant get on a call without breaking down. Every single thing you said here is literally the FLVS experience. But you can do them over a video call (like Google Hangouts) or another option you discuss with your teacher. You should be able to find their contact information on your teachers announcement page. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I was proud of myself because I did a good job. In middle school, I wasnt required to take DBAs, but now in my high school classes its required and I feel like there should be an alternative. one of my teachers got so annoyed because i didnt know the answers and even though i studied and i knew what i learned, i got so nervous and forgot what to say.