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THINKING SKILLS
NOTES / PRIORITIES / DUE DATES
REVIEWING NOTES
Compiling comprehensive summaries organizes subject
material efficiently and etches it indelibly in your mind. When
you review your notes within a day of taking them you
remember 90%. If you wait three days this drops to 30%.
Following are some common and dependable methods to
use when summarizing from texts.
Outlining, which involves identifying main points and
assembling supporting materials. Recognizing the author’s
main thrust is the key. It is usually in the first or last sentence
of a paragraph.
How to outline:
• use a roman numeral to signify a main idea
• list each of the major points using a capital letter
• supporting points for major points in numbers
• supporting details and examples in lower case letters.
Patterning, which involves using flowcharts and diagrams
to record information. A visual presentation is often easier to
comprehend when reviewing. Patterning is appropriate for
Science, Mathematics, Computer Science.
Listing, which involves compiling a list of events, dates,
definitions etc. Listing is appropriate for History, Business and
Management.
Highlighting/underlining, which involves using a highlighter
to mark main points, key phrases, ideas you want to
emphasize. Remember you must own the book.
Margin notes, which involve recording key points in the
margin as you read. Again, you must own the book.
Build up an organized sequence of summaries. This will
keep the material circulating in your mind. Also consult
alternative texts to develop your summaries.
Whatever your preference, it is essential to have a set way to
summarize/review to embed learning in your brain.
An efficient storage system for notes
is a must. Ideas include a specific
folder that is colour coded for
each subject, a concertina file
or a bibliographic database.
ACTIONS
What are two things that I will start doing to improve
how I review notes?
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SIGNATURES: PARENT/GUARDIAN
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TEACHER
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MINDFULNESS ACTIVITY
Gratitude Check. It doesn’t matter what time of day it
is. Think of and write down as many things that have
happened today that you are thankful for and why
you are.
WELLBEING TIP
Practice deep breathing to relieve pressure and
stress.
WHAT WENT WELL THIS WEEK AND WHY?
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