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Note-Taking & Study Skills | 

 

There is no homework in this elective class.

All quizzes and the final exam are open notes!

 

Students are expected to do well in this course (A or B)

 

A notebook (3 ring binder or folder) is a requirement.

 

We allow students to save information on their phone & the network. 

Most assignments are completed in school.


Please check the gradebook for current academic progress for your child.

 

 

Course/Semester overview:

 

*Taking Classroom Notes

 (listening skills , quick writing, & smartphones for smart things!!)

 

*Recognizing Main Ideas
(reading comprehension)

 

*Objective Exams
(test taking tricks)

 

*Essay Exams & Writing organization
(editing & proof reading)

 

*Time Control & Concentration
(time management)

 

*How to Outline
(different formats to consider)

 

*How you learn
(self awareness & learning styles)

 

*A powerful memory
(mnemonic devices, catchphrases)

 

 

BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROFICIENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

 

I.Notetaking and Study Skills

 

II.DESCRIPTION:  Notetaking and Study Skills is a one-semester standard elective course for students in grades nine through twelve. It has no prerequisite.

 

This course is designed to teach students a variety of methods and strategies with which to take notes using a pen, the computer keyboard, and a smartphone.  Students will learn the process and procedures of rapid and efficient note taking.  In addition, this course will help students to improve their method of studying, analyzing material heard or read, and organizing usable notes for report or test preparation.  Students’ note-taking skills will be helpful to them as they continue their high school or advanced education.

 

III.ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:

  1. Is there an organized method for writing more quickly?

  2. Where is time spent on a daily basis?

  3. Why use a notebook?

  4. Where is the main idea in written passages?

 

IV.CORE ACTIVITIES:  

  1. Brainstorming and group work: setting and evaluating long-term goals

  2. Individual activities: evaluating use of time, setting priorities for daily activities       

  3. Group activities:  identifying common problems in time management, suggestions for improving concentration

  4. Individual/paired activity:  setting up a loose leaf notebook with 5 tabs and a pocket folder

  5. Internet activity:  comparing various approaches to notetaking and listening

  6. Learning styles that match each student’s personality

 

V.ASSESSMENT: The teacher, using all or several of the following indicators, will determine the extent to which the student meets the goals, proficiencies, and requirements of the course:

  1. Writing assignments and public speaking practice

  2. Class notes and worksheets on time management and concentration

  3. Graded questions on video/speaker

  4. Points for effective notes

  5. Assessment on locating the main idea and outlining

  6. Open note final exam

 

VI.MODIFICATIONS: Will include, but are not limited to:

  1. Re-reading of directions

  2. Providing visual aids

  3. Clarification of directions

  4. Chunking large assignments

  5. Preferential seating when needed and making eye contact with students

  6. Re-focusing students’ attention

  7. Other modifications will be made as necessary as per IEPs or other individual needs