REVIEW FOR CLASSROOM TEST

 

 

1)         Watch the following videos on concepts and functions of law, legal traditions, sources, and branches of law. This video will help you refresh some of the most important aspects covered so far in class. It is not a substitute for reading or class participation.

 

2)         Click here to learn about the format of the test.

 

3)         Read the evaluation criteria for the test. It is the same as the one in the course outline and the course website.

 

4)         Read this sample question and all its different answers. Try grading all answers in light of the evaluation criteria.

 

5)         Read the sections on metacognition and metacognition questions for Law. This will help you control your own progress while you learn. Pay close attention to both general and legal metacognitive categories. Write a brief summary about metacognition and how these categories can help you in your studies. Include it in your portfolio. Additionally, please read the SOLO taxonomy. Also, write a brief summary for your portfolio. I will read them when I get your portfolio for feedback.

 

6)         Remember to follow the strategies for academic reading when doing the assigned readings.

 

7)         Write the answer to the following question as if you were writing it for the test. Follow the evaluation criteria and the metacognitive categories. “Discuss the main conceptual divisions (branches) of law in Canada.” Send it to me by email on Thursday, October 16 by 11.30 am. If you do so, I will email you back with feedback on your answer.