2. REVIEW is GOOD

3.  Organization  Plan, Prioritize  Daily Chores REVIEW

4. STUDY SKILLS Tools to help YOU be successful while at Kamehameha

5.  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?

6. 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

7.  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

8.  Simple Outline  Cornell Notes Format  T-charts  Reciprocal Notes  Mind Mapping NOTE TAKING

9.  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

10. iPHONES A. 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 SUBJECT A. 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 

11. CORNELL NOTE TAKING

12. T-CHART NOTES

13. RECIPROCAL NOTES

14.  A visual “map” of details and main idea  Uses graphic organizers MIND MAPPING Everyone Should have an iPhone Contacts Organization Internet Access

15.  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

16.  Remembering by understanding  Acrostics and Acronyms  Charts and Visualization  Visualization  Associations  Linking Information  Rehearsal MEMORIZATION STRATEGIES

17.  My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas  King Play Chess On Fat Girl’s Stomach  PEMDAS  ROY G BIV  HOMES ACROSTICS & ACRONYMS

18.  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

19.  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