1: Getting Started and Learning Methods
True or False - there is only 1 way people can learn.
FALSE - People can learn in multiple different ways! The way we learn can even change throughout our life.
True or false - Using a schedule can help you manage your time most effectively.
TRUE - using a schedule helps you visualize your to-do list and tasks for the week or month, understand how much time you have to complete your tasks, and best manage your time for the week/month!
Name 2 tips for taking good notes
Writing down with pencil/pen, write down notes in your own words, use coloured pencils, use abbreviations, don't write everything down (summarize), don't worry about spelling, review regularly, etc.
Name 3 strategies to de-stress before a test.
Meditation/mindfulness, Positive affirmations, Breathing technique,Grounding technique (5 senses), Physical activity, Clear your mind on a nature walk, Calming music, Do something you love! (reading a book, taking your dog for a walk, dancing, singing, etc.
What is my name?
Karly
Name the 4 VARK learning styles.
Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, Kinesthetic
Name 3 things you can put in your homework box.
Extra pencils, erasers, lined paper, sharpener, pens, coloured pens, pencil crayons/drawing utensils, sticky notes, etc.
True or False - When taking notes, you should always make sure you are writing in full sentences. Try to write down everything the teacher is saying so you don’t miss a thing!
True or False - Cramming before a test is NEVER okay.
FALSE - Although you should avoid cramming as much as possible, sometimes you may have to cram. When cramming, focus only on what you have to know, and stay calm!
What time does class start and finish?
6:30pm - 8:30pm
List 3 distractions you can eliminate before studying or doing homework.
Phone, TV, other work, mess, noise, pets, music, games/toys, distracting light, etc.
Describe the memory/concentration game we played in this class.
Objects were placed on the board and you had 20 seconds to memorize them without writing anything down. Then, you had 2 minutes to write down as many items you remembered as possible!
What do the following 3 shorthand abbreviations stand for?
@ & ASAP
@ at
& and
ASAP as soon as possible
How can you avoid cramming before a test?
Study well in advance of your test, review your class notes regularly, set aside time to review your class material every night, etc.
What is the washroom rule?
Buddy system!
Name a learning style, and a recommendation of how they would study best.
Auditory - talking about the information out loud with a friend, etc.
Read/Write - re-read information, underline it, re-write it in your own words, etc.
Kinesthetic - keep moving while you study, take movement/body breaks, etc.
We talked about 2 important strategies to use to better organize our time in this class. Name both of the strategies we used.
To-do lists and schedules.
What was the full name (first and last) of the person we did a reading about in this class?
Amelia Earhart
Name some ways you can make studying more fun that we discussed during this class.
Studying jeopardy, jenga, online testing games (Kahoot, Blooket), vocabulary bingo, digital board game, or making study notes into a song/poem
What is the name of our room?
Seniors Room
Why is it important to know your learning style?
So that you can cater the way you study to the way you study best! There is no RIGHT way to study, the only right way is the way that works best for YOU! :)
What team activity did we play when we started this class - what was it’s purpose?
What are the 3 steps to to note-taking we jotted down from the video we watched during this class?
1. Don't write down facts, write down conclusions
2. Use coloured pens
3. Review regularly!
What does DETER stand for?
D - Directions
E - Examine
T - Time
E - Easiest
R - Review
Name everybody in the class.
Ethan, Athan, Jordan, Athavan, Davyd, Christopher, Nathan, Zoya, Hui, Ajeet