1. Learning Strategies

2. Agenda  Use your agenda book (consistently)  Keep agenda book with you at all times  System for recording items in agenda

3. At school strategies  Keep agenda book open on desk during class.  Keep class materials organized (in order) and separate from other classes.  Seek extra help if necessary  Communicate with teachers (it’s your job – not your parents)  Check grades on X2  If missing a class – must check in

4. Homework  Have designated time  Manage your time  Have designated space  Space should be organized  Set some rules for homework  Use agenda book as guide

5. Sample Notes :Ch 5 Section 1  Read summary first; scan vocab words; then read chapter.  Taking notes  Skip lines between topics  Avoid complete sentences as far as topics (topics on left, notes on right)  Summarize in own words at bottom

6. Studying Strategies  Study small amounts over a longer period of time  Quiz yourself (Fold paper, make flashcards)  Read your notes  Re-write your notes  Read selections from text  Ask some to quiz you