I Say Study, You Say Skills
The best method for studying is to create a study ____________.
calendar
________ is the absorption of the meanings of
words and sentences by the brain that leads to the
understanding of facts and ideas.
Listening
This note-taking method involves writing on the lecture slides
Slide Method
What is an active reading strategy that asks students to identify information in the text that is relevant to the reading purpose.
Marking the Text
When surveyed, what is the #1 answer for the typical day that students begin studying for a test?
The day before
The most effective schedule for your study calendar is ___________ minutes per day per 2 classes.
20 minutes per day per class for 2 classes
This form of communication acts as a good weapon to help students succeed for life.
listening skills
What is the method of taking notes that uses bullet points for main points from a lecture and lower level bullet points to write down details to support the main points.
Outline Notes
When should Marking the Text be used?
When reading an academic text
This means of communication has been seen as the most necessary
listening
What is the benefit to the study calendar?
It allows you to keep material fresh in your head so that you do not forget what was taught at the beginning of the unit.
T or F: One study on listening skills recommends that teachers not give lecture notes and study guides to students.
True:
The study recommended
among others that teachers/mentors should be
advised to stop providing handouts to students but
rather encourage them to use the best possible
resources for research and training
This method of note taking divides the paper into 3 sections: Cue, Note-taking, and Summary. The Cue and Summary sections are completed after class to help you remember the material or compile any questions that you may have about the material.
Cornell Notes
Identify the 3 main components involved in Marking the Text
Numbering the Paragraphs
Underlining
Circling
What are 2 ways to determine a key term when reading a passage and Marking the Text?
consider if the word or phrase is…
Name 5 of the 8 study tools discussed in class
1. Re-read class notes
2. Make flashcards
3. Form a study group
4. Use online quizzes
5. Re-write your notes
6. Summarize chapters from your text
7.Meet with your teacher to discuss any areas that you do not understand
8. Watch Youtube or online videos to clarify subject material
3 key ways to show that you are listening include:
1. Making eye contact
2. Sitting up straight or leaning forward slightly
3. Remaining quiet until the speaker is finished talking
This method of note-taking involves a circle in the center of the paper with the lecture topic in it and other smaller circles branching off with subtopics.
Mind Map
What is the purpose of using Marking the Text?
To actively engage in reading and to have information available to quickly reference when needed.
Name 4 ways that identify relevant information to underline when Marking the Text
Relevant information might include:
List the 5 areas used when studying with a study group.
Listening
Speaking
Writing
Reading Interacting
Identify 3 barriers to effective listening
• Talking excessively without listening to a
person/communicator
• Different types of distractions and noise around
• Excessive attachment to personal beliefs and
values
• Inability to hear correctly & interrupting a
conversation in the middle
• Not paying accurate attention
• Having close minded attitude that you may have
prejudged what the other person is trying to say
even before the words come out
• The problem of different accents
• Lack of training in listening skills is another
important barrier
This note-taking method involves writing down what you feel is important and want to learn from the lecture. It can contain doodles and pictures to help you create a mental image of what you are learning.
Flow Method
What do you number, circle, and underline in the Marking the Text Strategy?
Number the paragraphs
Circle key terms
Underline the author's claim and relevant information
Will I use study and note-taking skills outside of the academic world?
Yes