ORGANIZATION
An item you keep your notes and assignments organized NEATLY in (without throwing them inside)
What is a binder, notebook, or folder
Figuring out what need to be completed first, or what is most important/necessary to complete
What is PRIORITIZING?
What is the DATE and TOPIC?
Taking slow, deep breaths in through your nose, and even slower out through your mouth over and over again helps to calm you and keep emotions under control. This is known as ______
What is DEEP BREATHING?
Making these is an easy and effective way to study for a test, vocab terms, concepts, etc.
What are FLASH CARDS?
A WAY TO ORGANIZE YOUR DAY PROPERLY
WHAT IS A PLANNER/AGENDA OR CALENDAR REMINDERS?
Using a to-do list, post-it note, a 'must do/may do' list, or another type of list is a way to help you....
What is PRIORITIZE and organize your time wisely?
What is Bold Print, Underlined, ALL CAPS, and Italics
...Or, if teachers ANUNCIATE (put extra stress/emphasis on certain terms or concepts) when they speak.
Three physical things you can do to calm your test anxiety before the day of any test
What are eat a healthy/protein-packed meal, get a good night's sleep (8-10 hours) limit or eliminate video games, positive self-talk, and exercise?!?!
For online tests (ESPECIALLY SBACs), doing this on your free time is a GREAT idea to help you when you have to type long answers, essays, etc.
What is learning how to type faster by touch (not "hunting and pecking" typing) playing typing games and/or going on typingclub.com, typingtest.com, freetypinggame.net, etc...
The term used for the critical day or timeframe something is due
What is a deadline?
The best time to do your assignments each day is during when
When is Independent Work time AND after live instruction ends for EVERY class period?
Three good methods to taking and organizing your notes so they are easier to read and study
What is use a color-coding system, highlighters, arrows/underlining/astericks (**), or use pictures/diagram, or using abbreviations and shortened words (like: w/; w/o; cuz or bc; <; >; =; @; 4/B/2/N2/B4; assgmt; Ch.; ntbk; etc)
When faced with a HUGE test, project or assignment and you are feeling anxious and stressed, what is the best way to minimize the stress of the length of the project/test/assignment?
What is to break it down into smaller chunks? Make a list of steps to take to complete it in smaller portions.
If there's 100 problems, break it down into sections of 10 problems. It won't seem as daunting and/or LOOOONG/BIG.
You can study in small chunks too- like, study one section for 10-15 minutes at a time, take a break, then move onto the next section.
Name 3 tools you can use on the SBAC that are helpful aids
-Zoom in/out tool
-Flag (for when you aren't 100% sure on a test question/answer)
- Strikethrough (for when you know certain multiple choice answers are NOT correct)
-Tutorial (video tutorial on how to answer a certain type of question)
-Highlight
-Notepad
-Calculator
-Spell check (only for writing tasks)
-No TV/video games/social media in view/turned on
-Lights on, sitting up straight NOT IN BED
-Water nearby
-Quiet work area away from distractions
-Use a desk if possible
In creating a SMART goal, it's important to remember that a goal must be:
Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic, and ____
What is have a TIMEFRAME?
True/False: Looking over your Math Notebook or notes is the best way to prepare for a Math test
What is FALSE!!!!?
~The best way to study for Math is to actually write out and practice solving math problems, recite facts aloud or with someone else, and review your math notebook/notes for a few minutes EVERYDAY until you have a test.
Thought-stopping is when we physically make ourselves stop thoughts that invade our brains. What types of thoughts do we usually need to use thought-stopping for?
Also, we know that we are capable of improving ourselves, increasing our knowledge/skills, and that no one is just permanently set at one skill level. It usually takes hard work, tons of effort, and perseverance. This is known as having a _____
What is NEGATIVE THOUGHTS and having a GROWTH MINDSET?
For taking math tests, the best way to do well on your actual test (esp. according to the 7th grade teachers) is to do this first
What is take the practice test, complete practice test reflection, keep doing ALEKS topics over and over until you "master" them, create your own questions and solve them, keep your math facts skills SOLID, or all of the above!?
The term we use to frequently clean up the clutter and get rid of what you no longer need (in your room, notebook, binder, backpack, sports bag, etc.)
What is PURGE?
The method of studying where you set a timer for 20-35 minutes and work very focused and diligently, then take a 5 minute break. Then, keep repeating this until your task is complete is known as _______ (*Hint, Kathryn talked about this and posted it in our GC)
When you missed instruction or couldn't write notes fast enough, there are many ways you can find notes or extra aids to help you with the material and/or to create your own notes (Name FOUR)
What is:
-Look on Canvas and/or GC for that subject (PRINT out the teacher's notes to write your own notes on)
-Khan Academy
-Ask a friend, family member or email the teacher
-Google search
-ALEKS and Hooda for Math
What is PROCRASTINATION?
School can be very tough. Taking tests can be tough. Just because you study for a test and don't do well, does NOT mean you are not smart or capable. Name three character traits that will help decrease those negative thoughts and feelings and are crucial to anyone being successful in life (not just with test-taking).
What are:
CONFIDENCE
PERSEVERANCE
HARD-WORK
PERSISTENCE
RESPONSIBILITY
COURAGE