How to take notes
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Notes template
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Watch the video below to learn how to take EXPERT Notes.
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To use the NOTEs template you can either:
1. Click on the image - then copy the format onto your own piece of paper 2. Click on the image - right click to print (be sure you're connected to a printer) |
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Math procedures or what to do when...
Here are the steps to doing Math in our classroom:
1. Take a PRE-Test to see what you already know and what you still need to know.
2. Review your PRE-Test with Mrs. Smith. She will provide you with a "Game Sheet" that tells you what videos/notes you will need to take and what assignments will need to be completed.
3. Watch the video(s) and take notes BEFORE beginning any assignment. Be sure to completely fill out all sections of the NOTES template. Then, show your notes to Mrs. Smith.
4. Do your assignment/"Level" Remember - YOU MUST ALWAYS SHOW YOUR WORK! You can do your assignment with one or two other people that are on the same "Level" you are on OR you can do your assignment on your own.
IF you work with one or two other people,
a. Each person should work on a problem alone first
b. Group then compares answers and explains how they got their answers - everyone takes a turn
c. If you are convinced that you have done the problem correctly - don't change your answer
d. If you are convinced that you have made an error - learn from it - redo the problem, don't copy from your
partner
5. Once you've completed a "Level" show it to Mrs. Smith, (completed Video Notes & assignments), then grade it. REMEMBER CHEATERS NEVER PROSPER!
6. Look over your "Level" - how did you do, what did you do correctly? what do you need to still learn? Did you do at least 80% of the problems correctly? Show Mrs. Smith your graded "Level" and be prepared to discuss with her the answers to these questions
a. 80% or more - move on to the next "Level"
b. Less than 80% correct - talk with Mrs. Smith about what you will need to do to learn this concept, then repeat
steps #3-6
7. Once you have completed ALL "Level" in your current "Game", and correctly completed all the steps for each "Level", organize your "Levels" in order and staple them together with your "Game Sheet" to the top
a. Turn in your "Game Sheet" with your "Levels"
b. See Mrs. Smith for a "Game Final"
REMEMBER PRE-TEST & GAME FINALS are to be taken at the "Testing Table" (No Talking, just you, your test, and a pencil)
c. Review your "Game Final" with Mrs. Smith
i. If 80% or more - Congratulations you are ready to move on to the next Game!!!
ii. If less than 80% - together Mrs. Smith will decide with you what you will need to do to demonstrate Mastery to move forward
ALL LEVELs with VIDEO and INSTRUCTIONS can be found on the specific "GAME Page"
1. Take a PRE-Test to see what you already know and what you still need to know.
2. Review your PRE-Test with Mrs. Smith. She will provide you with a "Game Sheet" that tells you what videos/notes you will need to take and what assignments will need to be completed.
3. Watch the video(s) and take notes BEFORE beginning any assignment. Be sure to completely fill out all sections of the NOTES template. Then, show your notes to Mrs. Smith.
4. Do your assignment/"Level" Remember - YOU MUST ALWAYS SHOW YOUR WORK! You can do your assignment with one or two other people that are on the same "Level" you are on OR you can do your assignment on your own.
IF you work with one or two other people,
a. Each person should work on a problem alone first
b. Group then compares answers and explains how they got their answers - everyone takes a turn
c. If you are convinced that you have done the problem correctly - don't change your answer
d. If you are convinced that you have made an error - learn from it - redo the problem, don't copy from your
partner
5. Once you've completed a "Level" show it to Mrs. Smith, (completed Video Notes & assignments), then grade it. REMEMBER CHEATERS NEVER PROSPER!
6. Look over your "Level" - how did you do, what did you do correctly? what do you need to still learn? Did you do at least 80% of the problems correctly? Show Mrs. Smith your graded "Level" and be prepared to discuss with her the answers to these questions
a. 80% or more - move on to the next "Level"
b. Less than 80% correct - talk with Mrs. Smith about what you will need to do to learn this concept, then repeat
steps #3-6
7. Once you have completed ALL "Level" in your current "Game", and correctly completed all the steps for each "Level", organize your "Levels" in order and staple them together with your "Game Sheet" to the top
a. Turn in your "Game Sheet" with your "Levels"
b. See Mrs. Smith for a "Game Final"
REMEMBER PRE-TEST & GAME FINALS are to be taken at the "Testing Table" (No Talking, just you, your test, and a pencil)
c. Review your "Game Final" with Mrs. Smith
i. If 80% or more - Congratulations you are ready to move on to the next Game!!!
ii. If less than 80% - together Mrs. Smith will decide with you what you will need to do to demonstrate Mastery to move forward
ALL LEVELs with VIDEO and INSTRUCTIONS can be found on the specific "GAME Page"
how to work together as a group
In your group, you will need to assign roles. It's important to remember that everyone should share and that everyone needs to understand and be able to explain the concept that your group is working on.
When it is "group time", each person should come to "group" with a question about the concept you all are currently working on. The question can be a problem you still haven't figured out how to do yet, a problem that you can't explain how it works yet, it can be a formula you have figured out how to use yet, or a general question you might have about the concept that you are working on.
At the end of "group time" all members of the group need to be able to explain/answer each person's question and explain why the "group answer" is correct. Some days you will need to put this information on paper and turn it in. Other days, Mrs. Smith will come and talk with your group about your questions and answers. During "My Brain Has Grown" time, the Reporter from your group will share one of the problems that your group worked on during the week. Group members are encouraged to participate in the class discussion of problem. REMEMBER everyone needs to be able to explain the answers to the questions.
Click on the document below so that you can see all of the tasks for each role in your group. If your group is small, one person may need to take on more than one role. Roles can and should change from person to person as needed.
When it is "group time", each person should come to "group" with a question about the concept you all are currently working on. The question can be a problem you still haven't figured out how to do yet, a problem that you can't explain how it works yet, it can be a formula you have figured out how to use yet, or a general question you might have about the concept that you are working on.
At the end of "group time" all members of the group need to be able to explain/answer each person's question and explain why the "group answer" is correct. Some days you will need to put this information on paper and turn it in. Other days, Mrs. Smith will come and talk with your group about your questions and answers. During "My Brain Has Grown" time, the Reporter from your group will share one of the problems that your group worked on during the week. Group members are encouraged to participate in the class discussion of problem. REMEMBER everyone needs to be able to explain the answers to the questions.
Click on the document below so that you can see all of the tasks for each role in your group. If your group is small, one person may need to take on more than one role. Roles can and should change from person to person as needed.
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Video Creator: Debbra Smith
NOTEs Template Creator: Debbra Smith
Video and Notes Template are Copyrighted 2015
Video Creator: Debbra Smith
NOTEs Template Creator: Debbra Smith
Video and Notes Template are Copyrighted 2015