Lesson13 Reading Text books
Lesson 15 Taking Notes & Studying Notes
Lesson 16 Taking Tests
Lesson 17,18 Record Your Progress
SOAR Exit Presentations
100
Step 1 Read all pictures; Step 2 Read the questions; Step 3 begin reading the text; Step 4 Answer the questions at the end of the chapter or selection
What is the 4 Step Reading Process?
100
Read about the topic(at least look at the pictures and visuals) in your text book BEFORE class.
What is the best thing you can do before class to help you take better notes in class?
100
Getting a good night's sleep and eating a healthy breakfast.
What is a better option and more beneficial than to "cramming" all night before a test?
100
Avoiding surprises later, also gain control over your grades, and keep track of your teacher's records.
What is important about writing things down?
100
Set goals.
What does the "S" in SOAR stand for?
200
It is the most important step in the 4 step reading process.
What is Step 1, read ALL pictures and graphs in the entire reading selection?
200
1. Helps you identify key information and, 2. These questions can help create a study guide out of your notes.
What are two benefits of creating questions from your class notes?
200
Prepare a study guide to review and spend a few minutes everyday reviewing and highlighting key information.
What is more effective than memorizing to prepare for tests?
200
Using some type of system to look up grades every grading period and using the grades to set goals for upcoming tests and projects.
What is, how tracking your grades help you improve your grades?
200
Organize
What does the "O" in SOAR stand for?
300
We file new information into our long term memory.
What is connection between the reading strategy and the Learning Pyramid?
300
1. Study for a few minutes EVERY day and; 2. Keep up with your homework.
What is two tips/strategies to help you study your notes?
300
Have a watch or clock available when taking a test.
What is one test taking tip?
300
Creating long term goals for school, home and personal fitness.
What is an "action plan" for your goals?
300
Ask questions.
What does the "A" in SOAR stand for?
400
If you continue to use these strategies every time you read, your total reading speed(and comprehension) will increase.
What is "how reading your text book actually save you time"?
400
Always put the page and problem numbers at the top of the page.
What is one tip/strategy for using your math notes most effectively?
400
Do an overview of the entire test by quickly reading each question.
What is another test-taking tip?
400
Be prepared because sometimes things don't always turn out exactly as you plan.
What is FLEXIBILITY in planing your goals?
400
Record your progress.
What does the "R" in SOAR stand for?
500
Taking a few minutes to prepare yourself to read and increase your comprehension.
What is Priming your brain?
500
Use a new page for each new assignment and use plenty of space to NEATLY do your work.
What is another strategy for using your math notes most effectively?
500
If you get to a question that you don't know, don't waste your time and energy; mark the question, skip it, and move on.
What is another test-taking tip?
500
(Answers will vary)
What is a step you can take or routine you can implement to stay on track with your long-term goals?
500
SOAR STUDY SKILLS!!!
What is a simple and effective system for earning better grades in less time?
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