kevin 3-8
step 6: recite
. When you recite, you practice synthesis—the process of combining individual ideas and facts into a meaningful whole.
how many memory techniques are there
12
how many muscle reading phases are there
3
key elements of a concept map
A main concept written at the top of a page Related concepts arranged in a hierarchy, with more general concepts toward the top of a page and more specific concepts toward the bottom Links—lines with words that briefly explain the relationship between concepts
Look for answers in other test questions.
A term, name, date, or other fact that escapes you might appear in another question on the test itself. Use other questions to stimulate your memory.
Do in-depth research
Again, you can use 3 × 5 cards. They work wonders when you conduct research.
example of anger when doing bad on a test?
Anger: "The teacher never wanted me to pass this stupid course anyway."
To think critically about evidence, ask the following questions:
Are all or most of the relevant facts presented? Are the facts consistent with each other? Are facts presented accurately? Are enough examples included to make a solid case for the assertion?
solutions to study errors
Ask your teacher about specific topics that will be included on a test. Practice predicting test questions. Form a study group with class members to create mock tests.
example of blame when not doing well on a test
Blame: "If only the class were not so boring."
what does play with note taking formats mean
Choose a format for taking notes that prompts you to organize information as you record it. Doing this will enhance your memory and save time when you review your notes later.
Write a thesis statement.
Clarify what you want to say by summarizing it in one concise and complete sentence
should you read all at once?
DO NOT MARATHON READ! take breaks.
Schedule and list writing task
Divide the ultimate goal—such as a finished paper—into smaller steps that you can tackle right away.
Following are more encyclopedias and search engines to check:
Dogpile (www.dogpile.com) Bartleby (www.bartleby.com) Encyclopedia.com (www.encyclopedia.com) Answers (www.answers.com) About.com (www.about.com)
examples of hot spots
Examples are abortion, homosexuality, gun control, and the death penalty.
example of fear when not doing well on a test
Fear: "I'll never have enough time to study."
limiting distractions
Floor your mind with sensory data. notice and release day dreams write distracting thoughts down let go of judgements
Some deep websites often have their own search engines, such as:
H. W. Wilson (www.hwwilson.com) Highbeam Research (www.highbeam.com) NewsBank (www.newsbank.com) Wolters Kluwer UpToDate (www.uptodate.com) Gale (www.gale.com)
Consider your purpose
If you want someone to think differently, then make your writing clear and logical. Support your assertions with evidence.
Create a first draft.
If you've planned your writing project, created an outline, and completed your research, you've already done much of the hard work.
Subtopic.
Including this column allows you to sort your table by subtopics to follow your outline
Watch for "hot spots."
Many people have mental "hot spots"—topics that provoke strong opinions and feelings.
Understand before criticizing
Notice that the six levels of thinking build on each other. Before you agree or disagree with an idea, make sure that you remember it accurately and truly understand it.
Plan to revise several times.
Once you've finished a first draft, let it sit for at least 24 hours.
Practice tolerance.
One path to critical thinking is tolerance for a wide range of opinions. Taking a position on important issues is natural.
what does outlining do for you?
Outlining actively organizes your thoughts about the assignment and can help make complex information easier to understand.
PHASE ONE: BEFORE YOU READ
PHASE ONE: Before you read Step 1: Preview Step 2: Outline Step 3: Question
You can mark up a text in many ways. For example:
Place an asterisk (*) or an exclamation point (!) next to an especially important sentence or term. Circle key terms and words to look up later in a dictionary. Write short definitions of key terms in the margin. Write a Q in the margin to highlight possible test questions, passages you don't understand, and questions to ask in class.
To remember the Muscle Reading strategies, memorize three short sentences:
Pry Out Questions. Focus and Flag Answers. Recite, Review, and Review again.
to begin your test preparation, make a list of what to review in each subject. Include items such as these:
Reading assignments by chapters or page numbers Dates of lectures and major topics covered in each lecture Skills to master
six levels of thinking described by psychologist Benjamin Bloom
Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
how to preview:
SKIM! read chapter headings and subheads
Be willing to be uncertain.
Some of the most profound thinkers have practiced the art of thinking by using a magic sentence: "I'm not sure yet." Take the time to pause, to look, to examine, to be thoughtful, to consider many points of view—and to be unsure.
PHASE TWO: While you read
Step 4: Focus Step 5: Flag Answers
PHASE THREE: After you read
Step 6: Recite Step 7: Review Step 8: Review again
Second, you record your observations of that event.
That is, you "take notes." This means listening for the main points and capturing them in the form of key words and images. Master students like to play with various formats for note taking, often discovering that a change in approach can deepen their understanding of course material.
what is information literacy
The ability to do this in a world where data is always at your fingertips
Cut.
The first and most important step in revising is to look for excess baggage.
Choose a topic
The most common pitfall is selecting a vague topic. "Harriet Tubman" is not a useful topic for your American history paper because it's too broad.
what is the purpose of the weekly or monthly review?
The purpose of this review is to keep the neural pathways to the information open and to make them more distinct. That way, the information can be easier to recall.
Source.
This is where you note the source of each piece of information—details about the book, article, or website where you found it, or the names of people that you interviewed. If the note is an idea of your own, then simply record the source as "me."
First, you carefully set the stage for taking notes.
This means showing up for class both physically and mentally. Your job is to observe an event, which can be anything from a lecture to a lab experiment or a slide show of an artist's works.
what is knowledge
This word has been defined as "the difference that makes a difference." Knowledge is information that leads to new decisions and new behaviors.
Review:
To review, take the process of reciting to a deeper level. Look for quiz questions, sample problems, and lists of key terms at the end of a chapter. Answer those questions, solve those problems, and define those terms in your own words. Then check your answers against the text.
content
Use this column to record individual pieces of information—facts, figures, examples, opinions, quotations.
Useful questions to ask in in depth research include:
What are the issues—the main points on which experts disagree about this topic? What problems related to this topic have the experts identified? What problems have been solved, and what problems remain unsolved?
step 5: flag answers
You are a detective, watching for every clue. When you do find an answer, flag it so that it stands out on the page.
Step 4: Focus
You have previewed the reading assignment, organized it in your mind or on paper, and formulated questions. Now you are ready to begin reading.
Third, you return to your notes at a later time to mine them for added value
You review what you have recorded. You memorize, reflect, and apply what you're learning. In addition, you predict test questions and rehearse possible answers. All this activity lifts ideas off the page and turns them into a working part of your mind.
what is a term
a word or phrase that refers to a clearly defined concept
when studying notes what should you pay attention for
bold, underlined, or italicized text
three basic elements of libraries
catalogs, collections, online resources
examples of ways to prepare for a test
create flash cards create summary notes create a mock test
how to keep your focus
disable instant messaging tune out social networking
what are useful for preliminary research
encyclopedias
what are concept maps
explained by Joseph Novak and D. Bob Gowin in their book Learning How to Learn—is a way to express ideas in a visual form.
over the last few thousand years, philosophers have listed some classic land mines in the field of logic. These common mistakes in thinking are called
fallacies
true or false: if plagiarism is an accident then it is okay
false
true or false: wikipedia is good to use
false
true or false: do not use lists while taking notes
false!
true or false: stay on a question until you can answer it.
false, move on and come back later
true or false: don't focus on the teacher teaching just make sure you get the notes down
false. listen to lecture.
go to a search engine such as
google, bing, duckduckgo
what is the power process
helps you release the powerful, natural student within you. It is especially useful whenever negative emotions are getting in your way.
what is the cornell format
his method is named after Walter Pauk, who taught at Cornell University.Footnote The cornerstone of this system is simple: a wide margin on the left-hand side of the page. Pauk calls this the cue column, and using it is the key to the Cornell format's many benefits.
two circumstances to bracket
if it confuses you and bracket your own opinions
Information literacy begins with:
inquiry
what is logic
is a branch of philosophy that seeks to distinguish between valid and invalid reasoning.
what is data
is a collection of raw facts or figures
are you supposed to memorize everything when you preview
no
should you take notes on everything the teacher is saying
no
Outline.
o start an outline, gather a stack of 3 × 5 cards. Brainstorm ideas you want to include in your paper.
aking research notes requires the same skills that apply to taking class notes:
observing, recording and reviewing
how can you study for math tests
practice problems
If you think of a test as a sprint, remember that there are at least three ways that you can trip:
study errors, errors due to carelessness, and errors that result from getting stuck on a question.
Do initial research.
t this stage, the objective of your research is not to uncover specific facts about your topic.
what is the purpose of in depth research
to find the answers to asked questions
what is bracketing
to separating your own thoughts from the lecturer's as you take notes.
true or false Grades are not a measure of your intelligence or creativity.
true
true or false attachments are addictions
true
true or false: Key words are laden with associations.
true
true or false: everyone can have different note taking strategies
true
true or false: over preparing for a test can have a negative outcome
true
true or false: personal experiences help teaching
true
true or false: reading out loud can help you understand something
true
true or false: sitting in front of the classroom can help you focus on note taking
true
true or false: use flashcards for reviewing
true
true or false: when taking notes you copy key material
true
when test taking you should detach your self from social life true or false
true
taking notes in different colors can be helpful: true or false
true, color code
true or false: rewriting a confusing question can maybe help you answer it
true, put it in your own words
true or false: eliminate adverbs and adjectives
true.
true or false: choosing your teachers can help
true. if you know a teacher is good, take their class
A caveat:
use complete sentences at crucial points
when does plagiarism happen most
when writing research papers
how can u avoid many common test taking errors.
with the power of awareness
step 3: question:
write down a list of questions, including any questions that resulted from your preview of the materials.
can you apply all 3 phases of muscle reading to online reading
yes
is there a difference between information and data
yes
