Feb 24, 2016
REVIEW is GOOD
Organization Plan, Prioritize Daily Chores
REVIEW
STUDY SKILLSTools to help YOU be successful while at
Kamehameha
Supplies (paper, pencils sharpen), books, computer charged
Physical Needs taken care of prior to entering class
Homework done Work area cleared Clear Mind– ready to focus and pay
attention Critical Thinking Skills honed in Note Taking
Are you READY?
Does the teacher have an established routine? Turn in homework at a set place Homework written on the board Established class expectations
Be in your seat at the sound of the bell so your learning can begin.
BEFORE CLASS BEGINS ROUTINE
Become familiar with how your teacher introduces the lesson
Listen for introductions, key points, summarizations, important announcements
Copy what teacher writes on the board in your notes
Star (*) when certain points are emphasized or repeated
TEACHER’S PRESENTATION STYLE
Simple OutlineCornell Notes Format
T-chartsReciprocal NotesMind Mapping
NOTE TAKING
Become familiar with the speaker’s style For Example: pauses, repeating points, uses visual aids,key words
like, “comparing, summarizing, of importance…”Keep up with what teacher is saying
Write only key words, use abbreviations, new vocabulary, citing examples
Review notes after class Fill in details for clarity, write down questions in a different color, write
a summary of your notes in another color
BEFORE BEGINNING NOTETAKING
iPHONESA. Everyone should have an iPhone 1. Help you Organize i. Calendar ii. Variety of Apps a. Free Apps 2. Internet for Research i. Khan Academy ii. Quizlet a. Practice for REAL test
SIMPLE OUTLINESUBJECT
A. Heading/Topic 1. Main Idea i. Supporting Idea ii. Supporting Idea a. Sub-details 2. Main Idea i. Supporting Idea ii. Supporting Idea a. Sub-details
CORNELL NOTE TAKING
T-CHART NOTES
RECIPROCAL NOTES
A visual “map” of details and main ideaUses graphic organizers
MIND MAPPING
Everyone Should have an iPhone
Contacts
Organization
Internet Access
Read your notes. Edit your notes for clarification Underline ,highlight or star important
points If need, re-write notes for readability Write down any questions or points
that need clarifications …then STUDY for your test.
…and now that you are done with Note
Taking
Remembering by understanding Acrostics and Acronyms Charts and Visualization Visualization Associations Linking Information Rehearsal
MEMORIZATION STRATEGIES
My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas
King Play Chess On Fat Girl’s Stomach PEMDAS ROY G BIV HOMES
ACROSTICS & ACRONYMS
Begin with scanning the entire article title, introduction, headings, pictures, charts
Read summary and questionsRead articleSummarize main idea,
supporting ideas
READING FOR UNDERSTANDING
Organize notes, text, handouts
Study with a buddy Identify study strategies
that work for you Use your highlighter, notes
cards, charts, video clips and other on-line aides (Khan Academy, Quizlets, Study Stacks, Google Docs)
STUDYING FOR THE TEST