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Classroom Tips
Taking Notes
Time Management
Preparing for Tests
Writing Skills
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This person helps me to learn, it is important that I have a good relationship with them and I do what I can to "make them happy."
What is my teacher.
100
They teacher may let me know something is important because they write it down, highlight it, their body language, they repeat it, their voice tone, or volume, or verbally say "You need to know this."
What is paying attention and listening to pick up cues about what is important for me to know.
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A spot where I can keep track my assignments.
What is a calendar, notebook, phone, or agenda.
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Knowing what will be on the test, making sure to ask my teacher about anything I didn't understand.
What is making sure I'm have the information I need to prepare.
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Gathering lots of ideas- good and bad, just whatever you can think of. The first step in getting ready to write an essay.
What is brainstorming.
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The location in the classroom where I can learn the best, I can ask my teacher to help me figure this out.
What is my seat.
200
Main idea, a vocab word, a new person, date, event, etc. that I will need to know later.
What is key terms.
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The date that the teacher wants my assignments completed by. If I don't do it on time, I may be penalized.
What is a due date.
200
Before you start the test, look it all over. Manage your time. Read the directions and questions carefully. When in doubt, best guess. Visualize what you reviewed.
What are test strategies.
200
The second step in writing a good essay is gathering information. It is important to use reliable sources.
What is gathering researching.
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Examples of this are not being tired, being on time, having all my materials ready, paying attention, and using the rest room before class.
What is being prepared / ready to learn
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When I know what I need to know next I listen and write down the details about that key term that are important that I probably will need to know later.
What is explaining the key terms.
300
When I have a big project due and I do a little bit at a time, so that I know I am doing a good job and not waiting until the last minute.
What is breaking up my project into smaller tasks.
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Pieces of small paper that are 3 x 5 that I can write the term or main idea on the front and the definition or details on the back.
What is index cards.
300
A good third step is organizing what topics go together with main ideas and supporting details. You use this to do the actual writing.
What is making an outline.
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This involves knowing what is expected and understanding the topic, and following thru to complete it.
What is doing / completing my homework.
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When I don't understand what the teacher is talking about, and I ask a question. Probably other students have questions too.
What is asking the teacher to clarify.
400
Every evening after school, having the same things planned at around the same times. Setting time aside to make sure that I make time for them.
What is a schedule.
400
This is often how people study by looking over everything the night before and stay up late. Usually not an effective way to study.
What is cramming.
400
The first time information is written down using good paragraph and sentence structure. Don't worry about grammar mistakes here.
What is a rough draft.
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The opposite of sitting in the room, with my head down, not paying attention, and not interacting with the teacher or classmates in a way that is being asked of me.
What is actively listening and participating.
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When a teacher is talking really fast and I don't have time to write every word down that they are saying, I can do this instead.
What is quick notes or shorthand or abbreviations.
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When I think I will do my assignment later, and then the deadline approaches quickly, and I didn't have time to do my best.
What is procrastination.
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This process involves gathering information about what you need to know when the test date is announced. 5-7 days before review notes and relevant readings, and create your own review sheets. 2-5 days before the exam focus on memorization of the material, practice with self quizzes. The night before do a final review, and get a good nights sleep
What is a great way to study.
500
Correct grammar, correct spelling, correct punctuation. It has been reviewed and revised multiple times, sometimes by another person. Must have the requirements of the assignment. Has good flow with introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs.
What are necessary in a final draft