Summary Notes 3 sections in Math binder: Hwk/Handouts Marked Work Summary Note section contains: Title page for each unit Summary notes for each unit List of summary notes for each unit written on title page at the conclusion of each unit

Summary Notes – cont’d Characteristics of Summary Notes: summary of new learning made after the new learning takes place, not during the new learning use a variety of graphic organizers use colour for highlighting key points keep a master list of notes, e.g. in class? moodle? students can use Summary Notes during unit summative assessments students can use Summary Notes to create a graphic organizer for the key learnings of the course to use during final evaluations

Exemplar – Summary Notes

Exemplar – Graphic Organizer for Course

Exemplar – Graphic Organizer for Course

Exemplar – Graphic Organizer for Course

Quiz Book, Journal A quiz book/journal to demonstrate new learning: duotang folder kept in classroom formative assessment self, peer, teacher marked achievement info for students, teacher, and parents quizzes – K/U, App primarily journals – Com primarily; give sentence starters effective way to address errors on tests can be used to create a quiz/journal portfolio as part of the final evaluation                                                                                                                       

Tips for Test Taking Some items to consider… allow students to use summary notes allow students to use material posted in room during the unit – a “quest” instead of a test have students create reference sheets “sell” hints include an interview component hold a brief math talk session before students attempt a multi-step problem give choice