I often find myself writing long-winded notes, watching all the help videos, going to tutoring sessions, using the study guides, and moreI find myself stressing for days prior to the DBA. Privacy Policy. %PDF-1.5 This is a very thoughtful comment and we truly appreciate the time you have taken to share your experience and feedback. Get their input on what helps and what doesnt. Students are required to take DBAs but you can discuss alternative options with your teacher if needed. I have an issue with the study guides provided. is it easy??? Good luck on your module 4 test. If you get nervous, take a moment to breath and remember that its okay to ask your teacher questions. Your teacher does need to hear from you directly, but there is no rule or policy that your DBA be held over the phone. Throughout my time I have had almost nothing but great experiences. These alternatives are not alternatives, youre just recommending other programs to talk on. Hi Harley, we recommend reached out to your teacher to discuss alternative options. She loved to be mean. What is the alternative then? my teacher is making me redo a dba so yeah you should be nervous l! Try telling yourself that this DBA doesnt define your intelligence. There should be MANY other alternatives required to doing this. i find it easier if i do my dba when my instructor is there with me and a couple other students but she just recently came and i wasnt ready so either i have to wait or request her to come and i dont want to request because i dont want to waist her time by coming to my school. You can learn some DBA tips & tricks that have worked for our students at https://blog.flvs.net/flvs-dba-study-guide/. I still do not understand the purpose of the DBA , if we take a review/practice test before and after the module . Im literally about to not get my diploma for a class because Im too scared to get on a dba. My Geometry teacher has done Live Lesson DBAs and I felt 1000 times better. (27 Documents). I have an upcoming DBA for Spanish and Math, this is my first year with FLVS The only reason Im doing it is because of Corona, are there any tips on how to be prepared? My daughter has a severe anxiety disorder which was the reason for homeschooling in the first place. yeah, i thought one of my teacher was going to be nice as well, but she docked my 8 points because I did not include enough information (I guess she wanted more than 4 sentences?) not looking forward to more of them, Hi Stone, Were sorry to hear that your first DBA didnt go as expected. Before its too late, try doing something that calms you down. I decided to take online classes because my anxiety was interfering with my work in public school. k#m(7SYG He was UPSET at my not knowing exactly what he was looking for with respect to DBAs, which, of course, made me feel as if I were the failure of the communication. Turns out, I probably had the nicest teacher of spanish ever(Mrs. Nunez). So if you want to try them, then great! . I go through the same problem, DBAs are so hard for me to do and my anxiety is so bad. Am I allowed to look at my notes during a DBA? If youre preparing for an upcoming DBA, enjoy these tips from one student to another. Yo, i have a DBA in like 3 minutes and I am freaking out!! Im asking because I am a student with an anxiety disorder and I cant get on a call without breaking down. But I highly recommend that flvs changes DBAs to live lessons. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Would it be a problem for good colleges that I dont have anything that says I finished Spanish 1 and 2 but did Spanish 3 and planning to do Spanish 4, Or should I just take it on flvs now and finish it both Spanish 1 and 2 after I already finished 3 ? Dont hesitate to reach out to your instructor if you have any questions. You can reach out to your teacher to discuss alternative options, such as a phone call. Yes, the teachers can accommodate. They should at give you a hint to the information you will need to know for the DBA, so you do not spend 4 hours burning into your memory information that is not in the DBA. Does anyone know what kind of questions will be on the module 1 DBA? 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. I seriously think there should be an alternative, and not just one that includes my voice or face, but maybe like an instant messenger, that would be a great alternative in my opinion, and though its still on the spot, I dont have to freak myself out.. Now Im taking Pre-Calculus and the DBAs are 1000 times better. , Your email address will not be published. I hope I never have to take online classes again, as I cant stand them. Bruh, this doesnt help me one bit. https://www.flvs.net/student-resources/flex/advisement, http://blog.flvs.net/would-you-rather-the-dentist-or-a-dba, http://blog.flvs.net/mastering-discussion-based-assessments-dbas, https://blog.flvs.net/mastering-discussion-based-assessments-dbas/, https://blog.flvs.net/mastering-discussion-based-assessments-dbas, https://blog.flvs.net/flvs-dba-study-guide/, https://blog.flvs.net/5-tips-to-help-students-prepare-for-a-successful-dba/, Awarding Excellence: Club Awards Day 2023. Know the basics of that module, review if you need to, and be cheerful and respectful to your instructor. I have soooo much anxiety for DBAs and its not good for my health. I would fully enjoy being home schooled at flvs if it werent for the DBA calls required up to 4 times each segment. Maybe your other teachers would be willing to do something similar? He is curt, and his voice is a very pressing one. . 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. but anyways, i see that the teachers can give alternative options, what are the alternatives? Poisson regression is a. Sign up to be notified. DBAS are simply to much stress for me to handle. Hope this helps! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. She will be physically incapable of completing these DBAs. Im taking spanish 2 and I have a DBA today, in fact. does not follow the scientific method, nor can it be proven reliable through experimentation. Seriously-they were worse than finals. Two things: 1) Scientists use old knowledge to gain new knowledge. I am a student, and each summer I take a FLVS class and the DBAs are literally the worst. For the people who have done this; is it less intimidating? Ask your teacher about answering questions in a live lesson environment. FLVS teachers work very hard. Yes, that is how badly they have affected me. But all in all, I think they should, instead of grilling the student over the phone and flipping out when they use a synonm that they do not like, they should have the student explain to the teacher how the got the answers form one of their assignments, and maybe do a live lesson with the student on certain topics (this would be every 2 modules though, instead of every one, so the teacher has more selections) that the teacher feels they struggled with. This just makes me nervous and more stressed. german_arita . I have a DBA in one hour for math. Is there a replacement for this? Hi Angelyn, The questions will depend on the course and module youre working on. Hi Jonaira! Yes, you can reference your notes! So I looked like I didnt know any of the stuff from the history lesson and I was so embarrassed! Your email address will not be published. DBAs can be completed over the phone or on Zoom. Really helpful, thank you for sharing these. That is just too much when the reason for home school is flexibility and independence. thanks, Hi Natalie! Why are we required or having to do the DBA? I thoroughly enjoy your courses; the assignments, for the most part, are intriguing and enjoyable, so please take the time to polish the DBA system to make it at the very least, more tolerable for students. Are teachers allowed to force a student to do a DBA? For K-5 check with your county for availability. Why? Am I allowed to take 2 dBAs in one day in the same course? Last year, my AP human geography teacher gave me some general topics to look over for the call and NONE of them were asked on the call. 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. But, surely, being kind and being a good teacher cannot be mutually exclusive qualities can they? My hands shaking with anxiety and my eyes not daring to let go of the tears theyre holding in. PLEASE RE CONSIDER YOUR DBA SYSTEM FLVS . Fla. Stat. Its like the test anxiety I get at my actual school. Youre doing a great job with the classes, but the DBAs are such a big factor of this school that they have prevented me from joining this school for another year. Know your stuff and youll do great! This is sad, the amount of comments Ive read on here and not one good comment about DBAs. I have social anxiety, its mostly the reason Im doing online school. 30/30 Good luck! Ive gotten panic attacks, Ive cried, and by the end of them, Im usually is a pool of sweat. Im a VERY VERY shy person so DBAs are like going on a 9000000000 ft. tall rollercoaster! I also have trouble asking for help, so take it from me that saying, I dont get this, Can you explain?, I just guessed, or I struggled with this module will be beneficial in the long run. I am sooo nervous!! They just cause unnecessary stress and anxiety that a good amount of students have transitioned to online school just to avoid. Privacy Policy. I am aware that I am smart and that I most likely will pass. I also joined FLVS because my anxiety was too bad for in school. When I was preparing for it there were two Module 1 questions they had provided which I wrote down and answered in my notebook. This is why teachers need to hear directly from you! By the way, most DBAs take around 10 20 minutes, depending on subject and teacher. To ensure that this solution works I think FlVS should do a trial period to where teachers ask students if they have any questions on the material present in the module if the student says no the DBA is over( teachers will still be able to advise students when it comes to what the module exam(s) will heavily test on). I know this is a weird one, but if you are really nervous about a DBA, discussing your issues with another student who is going through the same thing is so helpful. One of the most comforting facts for me, is that you can reschedule even during the DBA. Anyway I always take any tips I can and never forget them so thanks, These are great tips! The last time I got on the phone for a DBA, I couldnt remember the answer to the question my teacher was asking, and he just let out a sigh and told me what I was doing wrong. I had to close my room door just so I could try to hear my instructor, but sometimes I dont understand her. I get that some students cheat and you want to make sure other students are not, but there gotta be another way. Yes, DBAs are one part of your overall grade. Hi Ariel! Mrs. Teya Miller. Explain what can be considered science and how science is practiced, Identify what types of questions can be answered by science, Explain the difference between a law and theory, Identify that water is a compound common to living things, Recognize the importance of hydrogen bonding to the properties of water, Explain why many compounds dissolve in water, View I complain to my parents and friends about having to do them, because it will be an all-day stress. I do not speak for myself; I am waiting for my teacher to grade my final exam, and then, I will be done, completely, with FLVS. The only thing holding me back from finishing my class is these pesky DBAs, and Ive been putting them off so much that its now the summer and its even harder to motivate myself to tackle them. For any other students who prefer an alternative to talking on the phone, talk to your teacher. I would really appreciate any tips on what one is less stressful. One of the most comforting facts for me, is that you can reschedule even during the DBA. Instead of comfortably typing essays and worksheets on their laptops, students communicate with an instructor one-on-one over the phone. ? And I have to continue to repeat that im still working and that makes me feel slow and incompetent. Though its not always fun to tell a teacher something like that, they will understand and it will make sure that you dont lose points for something you cant control. Brace yourself when your teacher answers the phone. After reading these comments, I no longer feel like I am the only one who dislikes DBAs. I wouldnt consider going through a FLVS school if they require DBAs. Full Document. Post byMelanie Ahlschwede, English 1 Lead Instructor, & Christina Nelson, Peer Counseling Lead Instructor. I would feel more comfortable doing a live lesson rather than a DBA. - But then on the other hand, some of my teachers ask questions that arent even in my notes and they get mad at me if I tell them Im not sure about the question they asked. Do the teachers see your face? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. No your teacher probably wont talk to you in complete spanish. Also just to let you know, a teacher shouldnt take off points for your hesitation. Psuedoscience. It is obvious that students dread DBAs and nothing is being changed. I struggle with anxiety and the dbas that we have to do cause so much nerves and added stress. What??? I finished it all in month and since then Ive only done 2 DBAs and cried before and after. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Its really inconsiderate to the students who have anxiety. She is not just here to talk about math, anything that I am struggling with she is here to talk about. Live session or phone, i dont understand why we have to do this. I have to take meds for my anxiety because its unmanageable and I have finished literally everything for my algebra class, except he DBAs.. Thankfully, the teacher was very nice during the call. Trust me when I say, you are not alone and many, many other students struggle with the same problem. just have your notes and be prepared . If you ask your teacher, they can answer this for you! I have one coming up this Friday and its going to last a full hour and Im terrified. I am an outgoing person. Segment I: Module 1: Foundations of Biology Module 2: Life's Origin Module 3: Cell Reproduction Module 4: Earth's Diversity Segment II: Module 5: Scientific Connections If they didnt do that is wouldnt be as scary. Talking over the phone has always been hard for me but the more I do the DBAs and get it over with the more comfortable I am becoming with talking on the phone. I got through the first question and she had to let me go. 6. She always goes, Hello?? I can barely do some of the easier math problems in 10 min, let alone the whole DBA! Online learning options to meet a wide range of student needs. What Is Biology? Well i have a DBA in like 2hours for physical science and i am so scared. It is really terrifying and i shake and cant stop thinking about them if i know i have them that day:(. How would I rescchedule if there are no spaces left? Also ignore a teachers sigh or there typing in the background, they arent always aware of how that is affecting you. El, We hear you, and were sorry to hear you felt this way. For the first few weeks I was behind because i had no motivation (besides my mom yelling at me). what's the scientific method, compare the structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, and summarize at least 1 theory of how life began on Earth. Do you think you might be more comfortable if it was done through a live lesson or a video call instead of over the phone? So, I guess what Ive been trying to say all along now is that DBAs point blank suck, like dont get me wrong I understand why they are there and everything, but I feel that if they werent a thing I would be so much closer to finishing my classes. I thought that I was crazy and that I was the only one who was completely freaked out over having to do DBAs! I also cannot stand the dead silence on the other end of the phone as Im struggling to remember something and start nervously laughing. Look, if I can do this you can do it better! 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. Your email address will not be published. tanaria7 3 yr. ago. Um so I just wanted to know do we get graded off of DBA and could they drop your grade? Please do something about it FLVS. Remember that your teacher is there to help. Hi i am about to take a dba in math and i am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo scared i feel like so helpless i am there for everyone who is legit having an anxiety attack because there dba is coming bc thats how i feel. I love my teacher, hes really sweet, but Im soooo nervous! We hope they help you prepare for your next DBA! I cry and feel sick to my stomach before EVERY SINGLE dba, regardless of the fact that Ive never even failed one before. I literally had an asthma attack during my DBA I never feel as terrified as to DBAS and a lot of times I keep hearing my teachers sigh through the phone as I am trying to answer a question and my confidence level drains all the way down. We should find a way to make it comfortable for everyone. Is there any replacements I can use instead of calls? I just got done with a DBA, mind you I didnt finish it because my teacher was crammed with students that needed to take them. Like things on the study guides are not even what they ask majority of the time. Mine is next week and i just want to have on idea. . UPDATE: Me too in Spanish i did every assignment and i was left with the DBAS they happen to be very easy and your teacher or at least my teacher helps me when i mess up but i have different experiences with my other spanish teacher . I want to re-register with you guys but I dont wanna have to deal with the dbas because of anxiety. See additional details for Floridastudents receiving a School Choice Scholarship, such as Family Empowerment. Hi Destiny! As soon as I called her she had a bad tone right off the bat. The disorder I have literally causes me to go mute in certain situations. You can reach out to your instructor to discuss your progress and options. Ill talk but Id like to write my response. Then the next thing I know they will be like Okay lets just skip to the next question. And I like to take my time on stuff like this, especially talking to someone I physically do not know at all. Make it a completion grade. Yes, students can take online courses year-round with FLVS Flex. Yeah, it was that bad. 2023 Florida Virtual School. . 8 terms. Hi Alyssa, DBAs can be stressful for students. Be sure to share your feedback with them if there is something you think he or she could do differently. Perhaps a live lesson session could serve as an alternative to DBAs. Hi Lauren! I have social anxiety and my anxiety gets so bad for DBAs i cant remember anything I learned, it makes it seem like i dont do my work when i actually do, and i never pass or it brings my grade down. Were glad your Geometry teacher was able to make things easier through live lessons. However, I am afraid that as long as DBAs exist in their current form, students will always procrastinate them and be afraid of them. I felt like it would be better if i knew the questions that were going to be asked so i text the teachers to ask what they will ask and what the general topics will be and most of the time, the response i get is just review the module. I am about to take my Drivers Ed DBA and this DBA is over the WHOLE course. Our teachers are working to offer other ways of doing DBAs depending on the course and grade level. Im going to leave the truth behind DBAs. To get ready for a DBA, you can use any notes you have taken, your assignments, and lessons. No one is born smart, your hard work determines your intelligence on something! Fall 2019, BIOLOGY 1.01 If you get to a part where you feel you were just too unprepared, maybe something else came up, your notes arent working, or any other issue comes up, dont fear asking to reschedule. One reason I even started doing online school was to get away from having to talk to teachers because of extreme anxiety. I can still stay calm and do everything the same as over the phone, but instead of my voice, they get my messages! This blog may help: https://blog.flvs.net/getting-past-the-fear-of-dbas/. Yes, definitely! All you simply do is agree. I have a French 2 DBA ina couple minutes. Dont be afraid to ask questions if you dont understand a topic. Any response is appreciated. I was a student who with several courses ended with a bunch of DBAs and exams. Are we allowed to do DBAs through text if we are not comfortable with using our voice with people online? Hi Niyah, We recommend reaching out to your teacher for alternative option. I myself have been quite lucky with my teachers, but that is not the case for many other students. I was proud of myself because I did a good job. Hello! didnt know this is what I was in for when I joined flvs. No good options at all. Hi Noelle. Now, I get why DBAs are there, but when are you going to try to change it. Sign up to receive email updates about FLVS news and announcements through our blog. - #FVHSClassof2023: 7 Steps to Help Seniors Prepare for Graduation Day! There were only a few questions and it didnt feel like an interrogation. 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. Good Luck! (45 Documents), BIOLOGY 01.04 - lab I was not aware of the alternative option of a live lesson format for my DBAs. . I think I have to use a powerpoint for this one, which Ive never done before, so thatll be a new experience. Although this is quite vague, whether it is nerves, or your mind going blank, or not understanding a subject, there is no need to be discouraged. Even in my other ones that arent a foreign language I panic and Im not sure I can make it through anymore. i wish i could do this a different way, I personally hate DBAs they are terrible but i guess they are necessary for spanish. It is obvious that the way FLVS has teachers do DBAs is stressful for students. Currently, I am slightly behind in school, taking finishing up last years work due to some family problems. All they do is get kids all nervous and they dread them every time they have to take one. I always get so nervous when I have a DBA that I cant focus on anything else. I know that FLVS is trying to do good for the students, but these assessments are causing more harm than good. Just put the same questions in an exam. 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). Prepare yourself! Im sort of glad that Im not alone on this but is it possible for a teacher to refuse to give you an alternative? I found this topic by chance, after reflecting over how much stress the DBAs have caused me over the past half-year. Ive been trying to figure out how to schedule a DBA in my LA3 class. Reach out and he or she can help! Please let your teacher know if this is a recurring concern! These are great tips but it doesnt always work =(, This seems a bit like an unnecessary pain in the neck, but how would I know? FLVS courses available through your school district. Yess I thought it was gonna be easy but hard then when I heard we gotta do dba I thought nothing of it then after my first one i figures this might be a problem I was only studying the guided notes an she didnt ask me anything about what I was studying I felt stupid embarrassed an all do after that I study everything I understand why they do this but I still get very nervous of having to do it over but my math teacher I love him seriously all I had to do was click on dba on his homepage then it said this is what Im going to ask you when we do talk an that helped a lot so I finished his class like 2 months before everything else bc it was that easy if every teacher was like him I would die of happiness but no they only tell you what you should do right an how many points youll get nothing else I got a dba in like a hour an Im so lost rn I cant even reschedule shes booked for the whole week an I got nothing to turn in ughhh this is my first dba with this new teacher an idk she seems nice but well see in an hour ig wish me luck ? Anyway, I am taking Pre-Algebra, and tomorrow I have a DBA for module 6. . 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. I have horrible anxiety and really tried, but my teacher wouldnt give me my exam password, until she talks to my dad because she feels my on the spot answers were different from the ones I wrote down. I currently have to do a DBA in 20 minutes and Im SUPER nervous about it. Do something that makes you feel good. Please flvs!! Most of my teachers on FLVS have been fairly nice to say the least, but this particular teacher I could say otherwise. I am one of those students that put off DBAs as long as possible. I have horrible social anxiety and phone calls scare me more than anything on this planet. We recommend reaching out to your teacher to discuss your academic progress. I am another student with anxiety, and let me tell you, I count down the exact minutes until my teachers are supposed to call, and make sure I have my notes out, the course pulled up, etc. Expert Help. I think there should be alternative assignments for students who struggle with doing the phone calls. I have never done a DBA live. At the very least, it seems fair to narrow down the subjects that will be covered during the DBA, which some teachers do.
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