1. How the notebook works

2. Top of page
The Day’s Aim
Date

3. Next: Attendance Record the members present And on time
Plus one; each present
Minus two; each absent
And on time
Plus one each; on time
Minus one each; late
Sample:
Everyone good – 8/8 or 6/6 or 10/10
But One absent - 6/8 or 4/6 or 8/10
Or one late /8 or 5/6 or 9/10

4. Next: Assignment collection
If applicable
Record the members submitting completed assignment
Plus two; each turned in
Minus two; each deadbeat

5. Next: The Day’s Activity (ies)
As applicable
Record the members taking notes
Plus one; each active member
Minus one; each deadbeat
Record the members contributing in class discussion
Clarifying question
Offering analysis
Critical response
Record the members completing worksheet
Plus one; each worksheet completed
Minus two; each deadbeat
Record the members completing problem set
Plus one; each set completed

6. Bottom of the page
Add each subtotal
Get a daily total