Reflective Thinking Stage 4 with Shona Cochrane

Programme roll out: Routine Using Key Words Adding definitions Applying Reflective Thinking

Definitions: 1. From teacher, books, glossaries, vocabulary lists, etc 2. Create your own –in computer study files –in study note books 3.Try to define or expand upon all key words Reflective Thinking

Key words + definition Reflective Thinking

Sample Exam Questions Knowing the definition helps to understand exam questions e.g. (c) … find the mean number of songs downloaded. (maths) Reflective Thinking

Sample Exam Questions Knowing the definition helps to understand exam questions e.g. 7. Name one input device that could be used to capture a graphic. (computing) Reflective Thinking

Use Definitions as Study Notes

Reflective Thinking Mind Maps make the connections

Reflective Thinking Organise study notes by subject and topic

Applying Definitions - the asking words: Describe questions – use definition for a concise answer. Reflective Thinking

Applying Definitions – the asking words: Describe questions – use definition for a concise answer. Explain questions – add ‘how’ to the definition. Reflective Thinking

Applying Definitions – the asking words: Describe questions – use definition for a concise answer. Explain questions – add ‘how’ to the definition. Discuss – use your ‘comments’ from your observations, teacher comments or study guides to outline different opinions. Reflective Thinking

Applying Definitions – the asking words: Describe questions – use definition for a concise answer. Explain questions – add ‘how’ to the definition. Discuss – use your ‘comments’ from your observations, teacher comments or study guides to outline different opinions. Justify – add why to the definition and give evidence. Reflective Thinking

Interpreting exam questions - (asking words and key words). Business management - Describe the selection process an organisation may use to select the right person for a job after sending out application forms. History - Explain why the First World War was important in causing the downfall of the Tsar. Drama - Discuss the extent to which Scottish playwrights portray women as either stronger or weaker in their relationships with men. Reflective Thinking

Interpreting exam questions - (asking words and key words). Business management - Describe the selection process an organisation may use to select the right person for a job after sending out application forms. History - Explain why the First World War was important in causing the downfall of the Tsar. Drama - Discuss the extent to which Scottish playwrights portray women as either stronger or weaker in their relationships with men. Reflective Thinking

Interpreting exam questions - (asking words and key words). Business management - Describe the selection process an organisation may use to select the right person for a job after sending out application forms. History - Explain why the First World War was important in causing the downfall of the Tsar. Drama - Discuss the extent to which Scottish playwrights portray women as either stronger or weaker in their relationships with men. Reflective Thinking

Create Study notes By subject Divide into topics Clear headings, sub-headings Use your preferred styles – mnemonics, bullet points, diagrams, mind maps … Make your notes look interesting Reflective Thinking

Use separate folders or files: English Key words, definitions, spelling Folio pieces Macbeth Characters Quotes Reflective Thinking

Sample questions Creating: How could you improve/develop…? Evaluating: What shows that…? Analysing: What is similar or different to…? Applying: How would you solve…? Understanding: How would you explain…? Remember: What is…? Reflective Thinking

Exam Tips Ask thinking questions to anticipate exam questions. Use key words / subject specific vocabulary and definitions. Reflective Thinking

Exam Tips Ask thinking questions to anticipate exam questions. Use key words / subject specific vocabulary and definitions. Check against marking schemes that you have selected the correct information for the answer by using your notes headings and sub-headings. Reflective Thinking

The Process Key Words Definitions Applying Asking Thinking Questions Exam Questions

Red Arrow Learning Triangle Reflective Thinking

Remember to practise applying key words and definitions in your classwork, homework, research, project work and tests. Reflective Thinking