Organization
What is one way you organize notes or material?
Binders Highlighters Dividers
What is diagram used to compare 2 topics?
Venn Diagram
When should you first start studying for a test?
What is at least 1 week prior?
What is a type of notes you use in your class?
What is Cornell notetaking?
How often should you do homework?
Daily
What is a way you organize your time?
Phone Calendar Planner Agenda
Parts of an essay or speech.
What is intro, body paragraph and conclusion?
What should you do before a test?
Get a goodnight sleep and Eat a healthy breakfast Review notes
What should you include in your notes?
Key concepts Main ideas
Being absent, staying up all night, not making up work, cramming, test anxiety, didn't check answers, didn't listen....
What are reasons for failing a test?
What is the one resource you have to help organize your assignments?
Agenda
What is the first thing you should do when you get your test (besides writing your name and the date)?
Read the instructions
When should you start taking notes?
When you think it's an important concept to remember When your teacher repeats it more than once While reading your textbook
Talking to yourself, encouraging yourself, and being in a good mood...
What is a positive attitude?
What should you do when you have free time after school or during a class after you've completed your assignments?
Review material learned during class, rev notes
What is a technique that can help you remember material for a class?
Note-taking Reviewing notes or studying Studying with a friend
Before you turn in your test, what should you do?
Go over the answers and make sure you haven't missed any questions
What are some advantages of having notes?
Help study for a test Remember important things you can use in later classes
What is studying?
Reviewing notes Reading a chapter Organizing your assignments
How long should you study everyday?
At least 20-50 minutes
DAILY DOUBLE!!! What does critical thinking involve?
Listening skills Thinking outside the box--looking from different perspectives Mapping
If you're struggling with a question during a test, what should you do?
Skip it and go back to it
True or False: Is note-taking beneficial?
True, they are very useful in your academics!
What's the purpose of this lesson?
Study skills