Things to Know
What materials can you use to stay organized?
Planners, Binders, Notebooks, Folders, etc.
What is the best way to answer a multiple choice question?
Read all the questions and answers and cross off the answers you know are wrong.
What does it mean to compare and contrast?
Compare-how are they alike
Contrast-how are they different
When you learn best by seeing things, the learning style is?
Visual Learner
True or False:
If you don't know that answer on the test you should leave it blank?
False
What should you do the night before and the morning of the test? (hint...it isn't study)
Get a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast.
True or False:
If you have an open book test you should review the book/information before the test.
True
What does it mean when the question asks you to describe something (the main character, a setting)
Describe means to give information and details.
When you learn best by hearing things, the learning style is?
Auditory Learner
What should you do if you have extra time and before you turn your test in?
Review and check your answers.
Where is an ideal place to study?
In a quiet environment/space that is away from distractions.
You have the following assignments:
Math test tomorrow, book report due next week, social studies worksheet due on Monday.
Which assignment should you do first?
What does it mean to use text evidence?
Use information in the test to support your answer.
Which is an Auditory Learner?
A. Crystal likes to read aloud when taking tests B. Kim likes to be shown how to do something C. Brian likes to use his hands
A. Crystal does better when she hears things.
What is a strategy to use when you have to remember a lot of information (think about how you learn math facts)?
Breaks things into smaller segments.
True or False:
Using a catchphrase or an abbreviation can be helpful when studying for a test.
True
What does it mean to flag a question on a test (think MAP testing)?
To go back and review or answer the question.
What does it mean to Categorize?
Categorize means to arrange by class or to assign to a category.
What is the most common learning style?
Visual
What are the first two things you need to do once you receive your test or assignment (paper test)?
Put your name on the test and read the directions.
Name two ways to help you study for a test.
Have someone quiz you, use flash cards, review your notes, review your homework, study with friends, etc.
How should you answer a constructed response (essay) question?
RAP
restate, answer, prove
How do you show the teacher you are actively listening?
look them in the eye
ask questions
don't play with things
don't talk to others around you
How do Kinesthetic Learners learn best?
A. By seeing things B. By doing things hands on C. By hearing things
B. by doing things hands on
When taking notes you should only write down what information?
Key points/main topic-don't try to write everything the teacher is saying.