Terra Nova testing helps math & sci- Teacher Profile: ence gifted students with Duke TIPS Mrs.Janice White Kinzi Templeton Journalist You may not know it, but academically gifted students who scored 95% or higher in the math/science section of the Terra Nova test in 6th grade qualified for the Duke TIP (Talent Identification Program) in the 7th grade.
Congratulations to those who qualified and tested in the Duke TIPS!
Riley Aiken Robert Brouillard Lauren Burke Hamilton Cooper Michael Honrine Cailan Jefferson Noah Laney Lauren Burke, who qualified, ied in length. “I don’t remember said there were some things she the exact number, but it was did not expect. about 7 or 8 tests, each from ten minutes to an hour long.” “I didn’t expect high schoolers to be there while I was taking the The difficulty depended on if test. Also, I didn’t expect that I the student had been taught the would have to register and find material. the room I was in on my own,” she shared. “Some parts were confusing if I hadn’t learned it yet, but other Several tests were given that var- than that it was easy.”
Terra Nova Testing Preparation Tips Bring two pencils to class that day.
Be calm, and be confident, don’t doubt yourself. Eat a good breakfast the morning before the test. Ask the instructor to clarify any things that you may be confused about. Don’t stress when people finish before you. Pace yourself and don’t rush to finish. Check to make sure you answered of your questions. Use process of elimination. Erase any unwanted marks. Recheck your work if you finish early.
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7th Grade English Amaria Greene Journalist
Growing up in North Carolina, Mrs. Janice White always knew that she wanted to be a teacher. White loved school and new things.
enjoyed learning
“I was an excellent student,” White said, “until I got to eleventh grade and I began to play around and goof off. Then I got myself back together by the time I was in 12th grade.” White is encouraging, joyful, and family- o r i e nt e d . She knew she would love her job as a teacher since she was a little girl; and she loves it even more now.
I Bet You Didn’t Know... • plays on a softball team in the summer • loves all sports • played piano • hates to shop • has 6 grandchildren • loves to get pedicures • grew up in Charlotte • has been teaching for 40 years • taught at Hickory Grove Elementary and Clear Creek Elementary