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Organization
Time Management
Taking Notes
Test-taking Strategies
Test Anxiety
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Put it in a sheet protector.
What should you do with important papers that you need for a class for a long period of time (even the whole year)?
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Put first things first.
What does it mean to prioritize?
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Most note-taking starts with the _______ idea.
What is the MAIN idea?
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The mnemonic (strategy to help me remember) for Test-Taking Strategy is ___________.
What is "PIRATES"?
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nervousness, nonstop talking, fidgeting, lack of concentration, sweaty palms, anger, memory block
What are symptoms of test anxiety?
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A contact list of about 3 people in that class to refer to if you are missing an assignment or need help.
What strategy will help you if you forget a homework assignment or project?
200
Let's pile everything together.
What is the sentence used to help you remember how to manage your time and get "first things first" done?
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Underlining information or using stars or other ________ can help you know what's most important in your notes when you read them again.
What are SYMBOLS?
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Like the pirate, when you enter a testing situation, you are to: go into the test, get all the ______ ________ , and exit!!
What is POSSIBLE POINTS?
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1. deep breathing 2. visualizing a relaxing place 3. muscle relaxation
What are some "physiological feel" strategies you can use to ward off test anxiety?
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1. Set aside a time (i.e. once a week) to purge and organize materials. 2. Have a plan for putting materials in the proper place.
What are strategies you can use to help control the clutter in your backpack, notebooks, and locker?
300
chores, outside activities, family commitments
What are things you should add to your student planner outside of school activities?
300
The _______ method begins with writing the main idea or most general info at the left. Then you indent and write the details of the big idea.
What is OUTLINING?
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What is the mnemonic device for step 2: Read the instructions, Underline what to do and where to do it, Note any special requirements.
What is RUN?
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1. Prescribe self withpositvie thoughts 2. Alter irrational thoughts
What are cognitive strategies you can use to ward off test anxiety?
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1. Desk 2. Backpack 3. Locker 4. Home study center
What are four places that can become organization pitfalls?
400
Clips, post-a-note flags, pens of different colors, monthly calendar
What are some materials you should use with your planner?
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When the topic changes, you drop down a few lines and start another chunk of notes in the column on the right. This is part of the _________ method of note-taking.
What is the CORNELL method?
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Step 5: T: When you get to the end of the test, you _____ _______ to those abandoned questions and use the ACE guessing technique.
What is TURN BACK?
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Illogical thought that is usually negative in nature.
What is meant by an irrational thought?
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1. comfort 2. sound 3. interruptions/distractions 4. materials
What four things do you need to consider for you ideal study environment?
500
In your planner on the date the assignment is given and when it is due; month at a glance calendar, too
Where should you write long-term assignments and tests?
500
Graphic organizers, also know as _________ , show you the information in a graphic (or picture) representation.
What is MAPPING?
500
Now that you have completed all the steps, you must look over the test once more to ________ if you have answered all of the abandoned questions and only change an answer if they are positively sure it is right.
What is SURVEY?
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1. Prepare your mind: study prior to test time 2. Prepare your body: get a good night's sleep; eat a good breakfast
What are 2 things you can do to prevent test anxiety prior to the testing session?