Note Taking and Study Skills

Warm-Up Questions CPS Questions 1-2 Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Chapter Overview Lesson 1: Note Taking and Study Skills Lesson 2: Managing Stress Lesson 3: Making Positive Decisions Lesson 4: Emotional and Mental Health Care Lesson 5: Avoiding and Preventing Violence Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Lesson Overview Note-taking strategies Thinking Maps® Good study habits Taking tests and exams How to do homework Chapter 2, Lesson 1

(Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS) Quick Write Write a short paragraph about one study habit that has helped you be successful on school exams. (Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS) Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Note-Taking Strategies First step in any effective study program is learning how to take notes in class Helps you find and remember important ideas Resist writing down every word said or read Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Photo Courtesy of Scott A. Thornbloom/www.navy.mil

Hints for Good Notes Develop a personal notehand If given the opportunity, preview Have plenty of notebook paper and a sharp pencil or working pen Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Listen for Clues Instructors will often teach using key words or transition words Instructors often give a main point special emphasis by writing it on a blackboard, whiteboard, or Smartboard® Pay especially close attention in the last few minutes of class time Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Photo Courtesy of Michael Wetzel/US Air Force JROTC

Other Note-Taking Tips Read over your notes and set down clue words near the topics Keep your notes well organized Use the 2-3-3-2 Technique when a presentation or lecture and text are closely related Use the 2-5-1 Technique when a presentation or lecture and text are not closely related Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Cornell Note-Taking System Designed to save time, yet be highly efficient Step 1: Preparation Step 2: Capture your notes Step 3: Refine or reduce your notes Step 4: Recite your notes Step 5: Summarize or reflect on the material Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Activity 1: The Cornell Note-Taking System   Review the section in your textbook on The Cornell Note-Taking System Identify the sections and describe how to take notes using the Cornell Note-Taking System Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Thinking Maps® Help organize and improve critical thinking Circle Maps Bubble Maps Double Bubble Maps Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Thinking Maps®, cont. Tree Maps Brace Maps Flow Maps Multi-Flow Maps Bridge Maps Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 3-4 Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Activity 2: Thinking Maps®   Review the section in your textbook on Thinking Maps® Complete the table to describe the eight types of Thinking Maps® and how to create them Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Good Study Habits Effective studying is the one element guaranteed to produce good grades in school When to study is very important A study schedule saves time and energy and keeps you from forgetting important things Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

OK4R Method An effective study method O = Overview K = Key Ideas R1 = Read R2 = Recall R3 = Reflect R4 = Review Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Photo Courtesy of Mike Miller/www.navy.mil

PQRST Method A way to read a textbook so that what you read becomes part of your long-term memory P = Preview Q = Question R = Read S = State T = Test Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Learn to Use the Library Makes studying more interesting and effective More-technology oriented; great places to browse For Internet searches, no process to ensure accuracy of information on websites Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 5-6 Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Activity 3: Study Methods   Review the section in your textbook on the OK4R and PQRST study methods Create a bubble map for the OK4R and PQRST study methods to include the ways to study effectively Answer the questions Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Taking Tests and Exams Best preparation for examinations is to keep up with assignments and study regularly Don’t cram! When the instructor hands out the test: Read the directions carefully Survey the exam for 30 seconds When the exam is returned, analyze the wrong answers Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Tips for Different Kinds of Tests Completion True-False Matching Essay Multiple Choice Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Activity 4: Test Taking Tips Review the section in your textbook on taking tests and exams Complete the chart to identify tips for taking each type of test Answer the question Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Develop a Homework Plan Have a regular time and place to study Get your tools “Apply the seat of the pants to the seat of the chair” Turn off the radio and TV Do a trial run Reward yourself when homework is done Lay out your clothes and books the night before Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 7-8 Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Activity 5: Create a Homework Plan Review the section in your textbook on a homework plan Create a homework plan and use it Then evaluate your plan and modify as necessary Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Summary Note taking strategies Thinking Maps® Good study habits Taking tests and exams How to do homework Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Review Questions CPS Questions 9-10 (Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS) Chapter 2, Lesson 1

Next…. Done – note taking and study skills Next – managing stress Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia