Learning Strategies
Spatial Organization
SMART Goals
Time Management
&
Note Taking
Decision Making
100
What are learning strengths?
Separate ways of thinking and learning, based on your preferred method of processing information from the world around you.
100
Name the 2 hosts of MTV Cribs who showed off their ATM and shoe collection.
Rob and Big
100
What does the S stands for in SMART?
Specific
100
What materials do you need in order to effectively keep yourself organized?
Must name 2: Planner, writing utensils, notebooks, folders/folder system, and/or school books
100
How do athletes become good at decision making?
Practice and/or self-awareness
200
This type of learner thinks of mental pictures when trying to remember things and enjoys making sketches for group projects.
Visual/Spatial Learner
200
Name 3 expectations of a clean bedroom.
Sweep/mop floor, clean closets and organize clothes, put dirty clothes in hamper, make bed, organize desk, dust all surfaces and door jams, wipe down windows and spot clean walls.
200
Give an example of a MEASURABLE goal.
Must include some reasonable number/tracking system.
200
What should you write in your planner if you don't have homework in a specific subject?
NH, no homework, etc.
200
What phrase should you ask yourself when you make a decision?
"Is this really me"
300
What are two effective study strategies for those with a musical learning strength?
Create a song or tune to remember information; look for patterns in information.
300
Name 3 things that should NOT be in your backpack.
Half-eaten bag of Cheetos, any stolen goods, coloring book from 3rd grade, etc.
300
What is wrong with this goal: I will lose 10 pounds.
It has no timeframe and is possibly irrelevant/unattainable (depending on for whom).
300
Why should you take notes during a class or orientation for a job?
To help study for tests and to know the responsibilities of your job.
300
What car was being marketed in the "Good Decision, Bad Decision" commerical?
Nissan
400
This type of learner is at his/her best when interacting with the world in a hands-on way (learning by doing).
Kinesthetic Learner
400
What is the one-touch rule?
When you ONE-TOUCH a paper, homework, notes, handouts, etc, you put it where it is suppose to go as soon as you get it. This ensures you will be able to find it later and know where it is.
400
What is wrong with this goal: I will do better in school by next week.
It is not specific or measurable.
400
What things should you write in your planner?
Homework, tests/quizzes, long term projects, after school activities, etc.
400
What does the DECIDE acronym stand for?
Determine the problem, Explore the alternatives, Consider the consequences, Identify your values, Decide & act, Evaluate the results
500
Name 5 out of 8 of Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences
Verbal/Linguistic, Logical, Visual/Spatial, Kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, and Naturalistic
500
In your best "Mercy Cribs" way, tell us what you do to stay organized and why it's cool.
Full points for good/fun presentation, helpful tips, and ability to convince others.
500
State a goal that is SMART and fulfills all criteria.
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timeframe
500
Name two different ways of organizing information (note taking) and what they would look like.
Webbing, Flow Chart, Timeline, Venn diagram, 2-Column notes, 3-Column notes, Outlining
500
Tell 3 good decisions you can make to exceed in your education or career and why they are good decisions.
Must say why and give details to the example