Test on Note taking
List 2 reasons why we take notes
1. To help us study.
2. To help us recall what we last learned in a previous class.
List 3 strategies for reinforcing your learning
3. Draw pictures.
4. Connect what you learn to what you know.
5. Re read notes or re write notes.
Name 3 note taking habits
6. Have a tape recorder.
7. Write in short hand.
8. Always write on one side of the page, not both
How is a 3 ring binder helpful?
9. If you have to lend out notes, you can pull them out of your binder instead of risking losing your whole notebook if you lend it out to a friend.
What’s the abbreviation for…?
10. You – u
11. As, is – s
12. Can – c
13. At, it, to, the – t
14. Very – v
15. Month – mo
16. Am, more – m
17. In, an – n
18. Year – yr
19. Was, were, with - w
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4.29.2010
study guide for learning
• Know the definitions of:
o Physiology – how your body feels.
o Arm swing rule – swiping your arm in a semi circle.
o Effective learning environment.
o Ineffective learning environment.
• Know three things present in an effective learning environment.
o Two sources of light.
o Comfortable temperature.
o Manage clutter,
• Know three things present in an ineffective learning environment.
o TV.
o Radio.
o Window.
• Mind wandering is the enemy of concentration. >:}
• How do negative thoughts affect your concentration?
o You can’t concentrate if you have thoughts (negative) going through your head.
• Proteins keep your mind alert.
o Cheese.
o Meat.
• Carbs make you sleepy, after the initial sugar high.
o Pasta.
o Breads.
• Study session curve.
o 1 minute (beginning)
o 8 minutes is your peak. Take a break (2-3 minutes)
o 16 minutes is the end.
• To assess effectiveness of your study area, consider the:
o Furniture.
o Proximity to windows.
o Color schemes.
• Internal distracters.
o Worries.
o Stress.
o Hunger.
o Sickness.
• Concentration
o The ability to block out distraction and focus on one task.
• Physical environment
o Has a major impact on concentration even more than attitude and motivation about subject.
• Not all students perform well in a silent environment.
• Studies shown classical music helps concentration.
• Internal distracters such as worry affects concentration.
o Physiology – how your body feels.
o Arm swing rule – swiping your arm in a semi circle.
o Effective learning environment.
o Ineffective learning environment.
• Know three things present in an effective learning environment.
o Two sources of light.
o Comfortable temperature.
o Manage clutter,
• Know three things present in an ineffective learning environment.
o TV.
o Radio.
o Window.
• Mind wandering is the enemy of concentration. >:}
• How do negative thoughts affect your concentration?
o You can’t concentrate if you have thoughts (negative) going through your head.
• Proteins keep your mind alert.
o Cheese.
o Meat.
• Carbs make you sleepy, after the initial sugar high.
o Pasta.
o Breads.
• Study session curve.
o 1 minute (beginning)
o 8 minutes is your peak. Take a break (2-3 minutes)
o 16 minutes is the end.
• To assess effectiveness of your study area, consider the:
o Furniture.
o Proximity to windows.
o Color schemes.
• Internal distracters.
o Worries.
o Stress.
o Hunger.
o Sickness.
• Concentration
o The ability to block out distraction and focus on one task.
• Physical environment
o Has a major impact on concentration even more than attitude and motivation about subject.
• Not all students perform well in a silent environment.
• Studies shown classical music helps concentration.
• Internal distracters such as worry affects concentration.
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