It is expected that you learn material before a test, but in the event that a test does not go so well, you will have the opportunity to revise and then retake a test as prescribed by the teacher.
The reason homework is assigned with answers provided is so that you can learn the material in a timely/daily manner. You are provided answers to that you can self-correct at home and find out what you know and don't know. When you detect some confusion, lack of understanding or general malaise, try to formulate a question and ask it. Refer to your notes, textbook, website, friends - email the teacher, ask in class, come after school. Most importantly, do something. It will not get better if you ignore it - in fact, it's likely to get worse. This course is really cumulative, and you must keep up with it, or you will soon feel overwhelmed. Getting the homework answers ahead of time does not mean you don't have to do homework. You absolutely should do homework - it will help you have success in this class. Homework is an opportunity, not a penalty. Homework should be "done" - not "looked at." Thus it is expected that you will "work" your homework. This means that you should use a pencil, calculator, extra paper if more room is needed and actually DO out the problems. Only through practice will you get better and faster so you can be confident and successful in class. It is not necessary to do every problem, you will need to self-regulate and determine how many are appropriate for you, for each particular topic - the number of problems that you need to complete will vary from assignment to assignment and unit to unit.
In fact, doing your homework is your ticket that allows you to participate in the test correction/retake prescription.
When you get a test back, you have until before you leave school the next day to make a test correction/retest reservation. In order to earn the right to participate you must produce your free response packet and practice MC test packet for the unit as evidence of work for that unit. Upon confirmation of your test correction/retest reservation you will have two weeks to complete your test corrections. They may only be worked on in the classroom. You are encouraged to work with classmates on your test corrections. You will not be allowed to take your test home. Upon completing your adequate test corrections, you will be given the opportunity to take a retest in the week following. If you perform better on the retest, you may earn up to half of your percentage points back for that unit exam.
If you choose to do test corrections, use this cover sheet.