Review noteabook revised
- 1. Review Notebook •Final exam for AVID •Due Exam Day •Counts as 50% of your semester grade •A review of two of your other classes (Priority: EOC, core, elective) •Intended to help you STUDY and RETAIN what you have learned this semester
- 2. Which Class to Pick • Your core courses should be top pick – Math, Science, English, Social Studies • Any other course can be selected if you do not have enough of the core course • Extra Credit – Do all 3 subjects!! – You must do the complete project for all 3 subjects to get any extra credit.
- 3. Notebook Setup • Must have two clearly separated sections: labeled with the class name and period for each class. • Each class must contain 3 sections 1. TERMS 2. KEY CONCEPTS 3. REVIEW QUESTIONS. • Each page within the three sections must be labeled as well.
- 4. Odds and Ends • Project can be typed or hand written • I will provide you with a folder for any hand written information. • This project will take a SIGNIFICANT amount of time, so be sure to plan appropriately. – You must meet all deadlines or you will loose points – Deadlines are intended to help you complete the project on time.
- 5. Terms Term Definition Example/Significance comma splice when two sentences are incorrectly joined with a comma Ex: I have studied, I will pass. •Must have 30-40 terms for each class. •The terms MUST be numbered. •For each term, you must have a definition and an example OR the significance (Why is it important?) of the term. English I: Term Definition Example/Significance polytheism the belief in many gods S: Most of the first world religions were polytheistic. World History:
- 6. Suggestions for terms • Create a table • If you have trouble finding the 50 terms for your class – See the resources provided to you on moodle. (If it applies) – Refer to your notes throughout the semester – Use your BOOK! (GASP! A book?!?) Number Term Definition Example OR Significance
- 7. Key Concepts • What is a Key Concept? – A chapter – A unit – A broad topic • You should have two pages for each concept. • 14 font double spaced
- 8. Key Concepts •Each concept must be explained in the form of a note-taking method •Cornell •Classic outline •Graphic Organizer •Must be illustrated in the form of a visual •Diagram •Chart •Map •etc.
- 9. Examples of Key Concepts • Earth Environmental – Tectonic Plates, volcanoes, earthquakes – Minerals, rocks, resources – The water cycle – Oceanography – Energy and the environment • Biology – Biochemistry – Genetics – Cells – Evolution/Classification – Ecology
- 10. Examples of Key Concepts • Math 2 – Probability – Functions (translations, domain/range, etc) – Geometry (triangles, circles, area/perimeter) – Linear Functions – Trigonometric functions (sin, cos, tan graphs and functions) • Math 1 – Graphing – Quadrics – Exponentials – Linear Functions – Statistics (mean, median, mode)
- 11. Key Concept Ideas • World History – Revolution – Geography – Migration – Conflict – Government • English – Literary terms (alliteration, rhyme, etc) – Grammar – Composition – Figurative Language – Types of Genre
- 12. Example of Note-taking Method (Graphic Organizer) Types of Literature Poetry Drama Prose Fiction NonfictionLyric Narrative Ballad Short Story Essay Novel Biography Autobiography Epic
- 13. Example of Visual (Diagram) Parts of a Flower
- 14. Review Questions •Write four Level 1 questions •Write four Level 2 questions. •Write two Level 3 questions •Answer all questions.
- 15. Level 1 Questions • Write and answer four (4) level 1 questions – “The answer is on the page” facts or details – Questions can be answered with yes, no, or specific information found in a text – A person can point to the information, read it, or physically See it Count Define Describe Complete Match Name Select List Observe Identify
- 16. Level 2 Questions • Write and answer four (4) level 2 questions. • “The answer is between the lines” Implied or Inferred • The questions require a person to expand on what they already know by using facts, details, or clues Analyze Compare/ Contrast Classify Select Explain (WHY) Observe Infer Recite Make Analogies Distinguish
- 17. Level 3 Questions • Write and answer two (2) level 3 questions • “The answer is in your head” Connections or Opinions • These questions require a person to reflect on their thinking and be able to respond with a personal opinion that is supported by facts. • The person makes a value judgment or wonders about something Hypothesize Judge Forecast Imagine Speculate Generalize Predict Evaluate
- 19. Survey of Notebook • What was the most difficult part of this assignment? • What was the easiest part of this assignment? • How did this assignment better prepare you for your exams?
- 20. Summary of Layout 1. Title Page with Name and Subjects Reviewing 2. Both subjects must include EACH of the following a) 35-40 Terms b) 5 Key Concepts i. 1 ½ to 2 pages for each key concept ii. Note taking page for each key concept iii. Image/Illustration for each key concept c) Review Question i. 4 Level 1 ii. 4 Level 2 iii. 2 Level 3 3. Survey of Notebook Reflection
- 21. Get Creative! • This project is intended to help you review! • Do it effectively and it will help you study! • Make use of graphic organizers, foldables, and flipcharts to help organize all the information in a matter other than just boring typing.
- 22. Remember • Organize your notebook in the following manner – Title Page – 1st subject with ALL required components – 2nd subject with ALL required components – Survey of notebook • Clearly label each section AND page of the notebook – If using the computer, a header is a good idea! • Meet all deadlines! There is no extension! PROJECT IS DUE IN ITS ENTIRETY ON EXAM DAY!
- 23. Grading • This project will be graded using a rubric (see next slide). • You should be able to determine your grade before you even turn it in • Each subject will be graded separately so make them all of equal QUALITY work.
- 24. Rubric CATEGORY 5 4 3 2/1 Organization of Notebook Each part of the notebook is clearly labeled. Information for the three classes is neatly organized in a binder; it was easy to find everything. Most parts of the notebook are clearly labeled. It was easy to find most items. Several parts of the notebook are not labeled. It was difficult to find most items. Very little effort in organization is evident. Terms All 50 terms are neatly completed and accurate. 49-35 terms are neatly completed and accurate. 34-20 terms are neatly completed and accurate. Less than 20 terms are completed and accurate. Key Concepts All 5 concepts are accurate, well-explained, and neatly illustrated. 4 concepts are accurate, well-explained, and neatly illustrated. Or 5 concepts explained but not in entirety or may not be illustrated 3 concepts are accurate, well-explained, and neatly illustrated. OR 4 concepts explained but not in entirety or may not be illustrated Less than 3 concepts are accurate, well-explained, and neatly illustrated. OR 3 concepts explained but not in entirety or may not be illustrated Review Questions All 10 review questions are accurate. 9-8 review questions are accurate Or 10 review questions are provided but may not be of correct levels 7-6 review questions are accurate Or 9-8 review questions are provided but may not be of correct levels Less than 6 review questions are accurate Or 7-6 review questions are provided but may not be of correct levels Survey of Notebook Presentation was easily understood and fully answered all three questions. Presentation was not easy to understand or did not fully answer one of the three questions. Presentation only answered two of the three questions. Presentation answered less than two of the three questions. Deadline All deadlines were met. (terms, key concepts, review questions, survey of notebook, completed project) Four (4) of the deadlines were met. (terms, key concepts, review questions, survey of notebook, completed project) Three (3) of the deadlines were met. (terms, key concepts, review questions, survey of notebook, completed project) Less than 3 deadlines were met. (terms, key concepts, review questions, survey of notebook, completed project)
- 25. Be SURE to review the rubric, and HAPPY STUDYING!