1. 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

2. 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

3. Exemplar – Summary Notes

4. Exemplar – Graphic Organizer for Course

5. Exemplar – Graphic Organizer for Course

6. Exemplar – Graphic Organizer for Course

7. 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
                                                                                                                      

8. 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