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 Outline Cornell Notes Format

T-charts Reciprocal Notes Mind 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 OUTLINE

SUBJECTA. 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 idea Uses 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 questions Read article Summarize 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