1. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 ORGANIZATION 101

2. CAHSEE CA High School Exit Exam Exam taken in 10 grade. Students must pass the CAHSEE to get a ____________________? ELA portion covers state standards thru 10th grade Math portion of the test covers state standards in grades 6 and 7 and Algebra

3. Necessary Skills for Success 1.Be Organized- write down hw in agenda book Give each class a section in your binder Keep the papers in order & by date Review class-work at home each night Hole punch all papers Do not stuff papers in your book bag Take out your binder each evening and look at log to determine hw assignments Complete hw and immediately place completed work in the right section in the binder. (THEN ?) Bring binder everyday!!!

4. Binder Organization An organized binder will make a great difference in your ability to be a successful student NO LOOSE PAPERS ANYWHERE

5. Step one: Divide all classes with your dividers

6. Step two: Use the hole puncher and secure all papers in the right section of the binder

7. Or Include a spiral notebook or loose leaf paper in each section of the binder

8. Step 4: File your notes from the oldest to the most recent at the beginning of each divider section.

9. Step 5: Keep all handouts and homework in chronological order also, right behind your notes.

10. Supplies Maintain at least two pens and two pencils in a pouch in the binder Be self-sufficient and have everything you need. (eraser, pencil sharpener, ruler, etc…) Keep plenty lined paper in your binder

11. Student agenda Place student agenda book behind the pencil pouch in the binder Copy all daily classwork and homework assignments in the agenda book by date Check off each assignment as you complete it.

12. Neatness When your binder becomes overloaded, keep current notes and handouts, and store old notes, homework etc… in another notebook or box at home.

13. Binder check When everything is in the correct order, turn your binder upside down. If nothing falls out, you did it! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

14. How Do You Study for a Test or Quiz?

15. The Learning Quiz Prepare to take the quiz to determine your learning style. After the quiz, prepare to take notes to help you study, based on your learning style.

16. Visual Learner (A) Learns by seeing Draw pictures Color code your notes Watch educational movies Use diagrams/tables Use imagination and creativity

17. Auditory Learner (B) Learns by hearing Talk to yourself Have discussion to understand Read aloud Sounds out words Listen to music and audio tapes

18. Kinesthetic Learner © Learns best by movement Make flash cards Role play Repeat motion Walk as you study Take breaks in learning