organization
It saves time and helps you find materials quickly.
What’s one benefit of keeping your binder organized?
To help remember and study key ideas later.
What is the purpose of taking notes?
A planner or digital calendar.
What tool helps you keep track of assignments and due dates?
Flashcards, summarizing, quizzing, or teaching someone else.
What’s one effective study method?
Listen to others and share responsibilities.
What’s one way to be a good team member?
Dividers, paper, pencils, or a planner
What’s one item every student should have in their binder?
The Cornell Note system.
What do we call the format that has a cue column, notes section, and summary?
Write it down and note the due date.
What’s the first thing you should do when you get an assignment?
Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain.
What does the acronym RACE stand for in writing responses?
Eye contact, nodding, and responding appropriately.
What’s one sign of active listening?
False — they should be filed or recycled.
True or False: It’s best to keep old, graded papers in your backpack.
Ex: “w/” for with, “b/c” for because, “→” for leads to.
What’s one abbreviation or symbol you can use to take notes faster?
You reduce stress and have time to do your best work.
What’s one advantage of not procrastinating?
A memory trick that helps you remember information (ex: PEMDAS).
What’s a mnemonic device?
Stay calm, listen, and compromise respectfully.
How should you handle a disagreement in a group project?
Current assignments or homework due soon.
What should go in the front pocket of your binder?
A short review of the main ideas in your own words.
What should go in the summary section of Cornell Notes?
Decide which tasks are most important and do them first.
What does it mean to “prioritize” tasks?
False — short, focused sessions with breaks work best.
True or False: You should study for long stretches without breaks.
You learn new ideas and share strengths.
What’s one benefit of collaborating with others?
Go through each section, remove old work, and check for missing papers.
What’s one strategy for cleaning out your binder weekly?
Highlight key words, use color-coding, or rewrite notes to review.
Name one way to make your notes more effective for studying.
The essay — it’s due sooner; then study for the test after.
If you have a test Friday and an essay due Thursday, which should you start first and why?
Practice tests, rephrasing information, or explaining concepts aloud.
Name one active study strategy (not passive).
Using polite language, explaining your thoughts, and not interrupting.
What’s one example of clear, respectful communication?