2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TZnqiSpmYk

5. Kahn Academy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM95HHI4 gLk

6. “I always take lots of notes while I’m reading, but they never seem to be very useful. I always have to read the material in the book over again to remember what it is all about” A.S. Could this have been you who said this?

7. 1. What am I reading? 2. Recite the information to yourself 3. Draw connections between old and new information 4. Find meaning or become interested

8. 1. Selecting the important concepts, ideas and facts. 2. Condensing the information into manageable units and phrases. Record the important words and terms but leave out the connecting words, examples and repetitious explanatory information 3. Organizing the notes in to meaningful and logical structure 4. Filing the notes so that you can find them again Become and expert in Your System Work sheets handed out for student practice.

9. 1. Prioritizing assignments and exams 2. Time management of time spent studying 3. Effective Note taking – Idea Sketch 4. Reading with Intent 5. Learning to Relax

10. 1. Practice 2. Try new methods 3. Identify Weakness

11.  Make a list  Ask what types of questions will be on the test  Use your notes to study  Highlight important information in notes  Put ideas and concepts into your own works  Break up material into to smaller sections

12. 1. Before the Exam 1.Factors which influence learning – time management 2.How to prepare for the exam 2. During the Exam 1.Good exam-taking strategies 2.Behaviour during the exam (relax) 3.How to do multiple choice (come see me) 4.How to write short answer (come see me) 5.Read directions twice 6.Find key words 7.Write on question sheet for notes 8.Cross out irrelevant information

13. How do you celebrate?

14. Starts and ends with you!