Time Management
What are the main Time Wasters?
Social Media
Workcrastination
Students should organize...
Knowledge, Time, and Space
Graphic Organizers can be categorized by...
Brainstorming/Associating
Comparing/Prioritizing
Analyzing/Comparing
Sequencing/Visualizing
Connecting/Reflecting
Early in the course the student should pay attention to...
The type of exams that will be required and the scope of the exams
Learning invloves...
both focused attention and peripheral perception
What are a few ways you can save time?
Ignore phone calls and emails, and block out any social media distractions
How should students organize knowledge?
Using interactive notebeooks, accordion folders, labeled and color coded binders/folders, and colored writing utensils can help a students organize knowledge
Concept maps, mind maps, or a sunshine wheel
How should students prepare for tests?
Students should study regularly before the test. Setting up a good study shedule will be very beneficial
To retain information, a student must...
practice; practice makes permanent
What are a few ways you can organize your time?
Set realistic goals
Use spare time to review concepts
Study at the same time each day; make studying a habit
When comparing/prioritizing information, students can use
Venn diagrams, simile charts, T charts, or a ranking ladder
Why should students carefully read the directions to every question?
The directions usually contain valuabel information and reading the question will ensure the student will know exactly what is asked of them.
Reproductive and Reconstriuction memory stores what?
Reproductive memory stores simple facts. Reproductive memory requires inferences to be made from learned material
How could you use a calender to your advantage?
You could create a "To-Do" list, marking down all the tasks you have to accomplish that day
How should students organize thier space?
Students should set a daily time and place to do thier homework and study
Limit all electronic distractions
Why should we use graphic organizers?
To condense information
To make sense of information
To find trends in information
To connect information
To manipulate information
What should a student do after they get a test back?
The student should immediately review any missed concepts/misconceptions. Remember, it is just a test, so if you did not do as well as you wanted, consider it a learning opprotunity. You will do better next time!
What should a student do during tests?
As your read through the questions, access your hard drive memory, converting into RAM
Determine what you know and look for right answer
Pick out obvious distracter answers
Why is keeping a organized space important?
It allows one to be less distracted, and able to find assignments more easily
One with a cluttered desk spends on average 1 h 30 mins looking for thing or being distracted by things
How should a student prioritize homework and missing assignments?
A student should always prioritize missing assignments before any other homework. This will allow them to get those zeros out of the gradebook.
Why do graphic organizers improve test scores?
Graphic organizers help students understand and learn the subject. They also help students focus their energies on studying the essential information.
What are a few review strategies students can do before the test?
Students should review old tests and exams to get familiar with the type of questions asked.
What should students do after the test?