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Assessment 1: Vocabulary Map Example
Directions: Create a Vocabulary Word Map using the term Study Skills. You will need to include
the following items in your map:
1) Write the definition in your own words
2) Name one synonym (you can use a thesaurus from home or the internet)
3) Draw a picture of a strategy you use to study
4) Use the term study skills in a sentence.
Write the definition in your own words
Study skills are ways that help people to understandand remember information.
Synonym
Study strategies
Draw a picture of strategy you use to study Use the term in a sentence
Having good study skills will help me to reach mygoals.
Differentiation: Students can use the template provided or create their own using a blank
document.
Assessment 2: Concept Map and Written Example
Concept Map-Create your own or use a template provided.
Written Summary- Students can list bullet points or write in paragraph form.
Rubric
Not complete Needs Improvement Meets Expectations
Quality of Response The assignment didnot include anyreasons why studyskills are important
Student gave three orless reasons why studyskills are important.Little effort is evident.
Students gave 4-5reasons or more why itis important to havegood study skills.Effort is evident.
Study Skills
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Concept Map Choices:
http://www.readingrockets.org/content/pdfs/conceptmap1.pdf
http://www.readingrockets.org/content/pdfs/conceptmap2.pdf
Create your own using this Web 2.0 Tool
https://bubbl.us/
Assessment 3: This worksheet is from a Study Skills Book published by Saddleback.
Differentiation: Audio version available and extended time.
Discovering How You Learn
A. Draw a line to match each method of study with a learning style.
1. auditory learner a. draw diagrams of main points
2. visual learner b. make a model
3. kinesthetic learner c. say main points out loud
B. Imagine that a game called Snapball has become popular. Look at the phrases below. First, circleyour preferred methods for learning the game. Then write A (auditory), V (visual), or K (kinesthetic) onthe line next to each item you circled. This should help you identify your strongest learning styles.
**ANSWERS WILL VARY**__V__ read a book or manual __V__ watch videotaped demonstrations
__V__ watch it being played __A__ listen to recorded instructions
_K___ try playing it __K__ practice many times
___V_ look at diagrams __V__ make notes
C. Some learners like to work individually. Others learn better in a group. Put a check ()
by the ways you would choose to learn the game of Snapball.*ANSWERS WILL VARY*____ learn it by yourself at home ____ get a friend to learn it with you____ take a class ____ take private lessons
D.On the back of this sheet, write sentences that (1) describe one or two learning styles that arebest for you, (2) tell whether you prefergroup or individual learning, (3) identify an activity yourecently learned to do or a subject you learned about, and (4) explain the steps you took to learnit. *ANSWERS WILL VARY*
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EXAMPLE:1) Kinesthetic and Visual2) Individual3) Science Experiment
4) I read the directions and observed
Assessment 4: Quiz
Differentiation: Audio version and extended time
This is adapted from Study Skills worksheet published by Kelly Wingate Publications.Listed below are some typical school assignments. Answer the questions on how you mightcomplete each assignment based on YOUR OWN LEARNING STYLE. Remember, the strategyyou choose first should use your strongest sense.
1. You have a geography test tomorrow where you must know the locations and names of all the
countries in South America. Name two ways you could study that match your learning style.
A. ______________________________________________
B._______________________________________________
2. Your English teacher assigns you to read a chapter from the novel your class is reading. Hehas also given you four questions to answer in your notebook based on the chapter. Tapes of thenovel are available for those who need them. Name two things you would do to help you readand understand the chapter.
A._______________________________________________
B._______________________________________________
3. Your science exam test is in a week. You have notes to learn, vocabulary to know, and adiagram of a plant that you must be prepared to label. Name two things you could do tonight andevery night until the test to help yourself really learn the material well.
A.________________________________________________
B.________________________________________________
Assessment 5: Organizing your Space
Directions: Imagine your best friend is having trouble keeping up with papers, books, and schoolsupplies. You look at your friends desk and find it to be quite a mess. There are crumpled papersshoved inside the desk and books are placed on the floor. What are some tips and strategies youcan share with your friend on how to keep their space clean and organized? Draw a picture withlabels (can be drawn by hand or on the computer) OR create and upload a video tutorial for your
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friend to watch. Be sure to include tips and suggestions regarding what to do with papers, how tostack books, where to keep supplies, and floor space.
Rubric for Drawing
Category Unacceptable Acceptable TargetRequired Elements Several requiredelements weremissing.
All but 1 of therequired elements areincluded on theposter.
All required elementsare included on theposter.
Descriptions There are nodescriptionsexplaining the parts ofthe drawing.
All but one element ofthe drawing includeda description.
Each element of thedrawing included adescription.
Clarity Tips and suggestionsare unclear and do not
make sense.
Tips and suggestionsare mostly clear.
Tips and suggestionsare clear, focused, and
easy to read andunderstand.
Neatness The poster isdistractingly messy.Little or no effort wasput forth.
The poster isacceptably attractivethough it may be a bitmessy.
The poster isexceptionallyattractive in terms ofand neatness.
Rubric for Video
Category Unacceptable Acceptable Target
Required Elements Several requiredelements were notmentioned in thetutorial.
All but 1 of therequired elements isincluded in thetutorial.
All required elementsare included in thetutorial.
Descriptions There are noexplanations on howto organize. Showslittle understanding ofthe content
All but one elementwas clearly explained.Shows a goodunderstanding of thetopic.
Each element wasclearly explained.Shows a fullunderstanding of thetopic.
Preparedness/Clarity Tips and suggestionsare unclear and do not
make sense. Student isunprepared.
Tips and suggestionsare mostly clear. A
few more rehearsalswould be helpful.
Tips and suggestionsare clear, focused, and
easy to read andunderstand. Student isprepared and hasobviously rehearsed.
Speaks Clearly Often mumbles and/orcannot be understood
Speaks clearly mostof the tutorial. A fewparts are difficult tounderstand but it does
Speaks clearly duringthe entirepresentation.
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not take away fromthe presentation.
Assessment 6: Assignment Pad Quiz and Checklist
_______ Recording homework in agenda
_______ Assignments are written neatly
_______ Assignments are written clearly and accurately
Assignment Pad Quiz
Differentiation: Audio version and extended time
Use the sample plan book page to answer the questions below.
Class Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend
English/Reading Write inJournal
Journal
Finish Book
Journal Journal
Write BookReport
Journal
Book ReportDue
Math Page 134-135Oddnumbered
problems
StudyChapter 10TestTomorrow
Chapter 10Test
Chapter 11Page 137 odd
problems
Geography CompleteMap of Asia
Read pgs135-140Do reviewquestions 1-4
Interview anAsian Person
Miss classDentist Appt.
French Bring $5 forFrench Play
Studyerverbs
Test on pasttense oferverbs
Read chpt 8introduction
Science Observeclouds andrecord what Isee
Observeclouds andrecord
Do worksheeton clouds
Observe cloudsWrite report
Turn inobservations
Art Turn inapplication forart contest
Other Activities Scouts 7PM Basketball
gameSaturday
10AM
1. What was Ricks math assignment on Monday night?_____________________________________________________________________
2. Does Rick have a math test this week? Which day is his test?_____________________________________________________________________
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3. What was Ricks science assignment for Wednesday night?_____________________________________________________________________4. Rick had to do something every night for his English class? What was it?______________________________________________________________________5. On which day of the week does Rick have more than one test? How could Rick plan ahead for
this so he wont be crammingat the last minute?______________________________________________________________________________6. What after school activities did Rick list in his plan book?______________________________________________________________________________7. What does Rick need to do since he will miss geography class on Friday?______________________________________________________________________________8. Why does Rick need to remember to bring five dollars to French class on Monday?______________________________________________________________________________9. Rick remembered to bring his plan book to his classes every day this week. What wouldprobably happen if he forgot to bring it HOME or misplaced it one night?______________________________________________________________________________
10. If Rick is faithful to carry and use his plan book, do you think it will make a difference in hissuccess in school? Why?______________________________________________________________________________
Assessment 7: Goal Setting
Differentiation: With parental assistance, students will choose the appropriate goal setting
handout to fill out.
Handout 1:
My __(Name of class)_________________ goals for the week of ____________________.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FridayAt the end ofthis lesson Iwill be ableto..
I completedall of mywork.
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
I used mytime wisely. 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
I listenedwhenappropriate.
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
I kept a list ofassignments 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
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I kept mywork spaceclean andorderly, withbooks stacked
in a pyramid.
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
I am satisfiedwith mywork.
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
Did you reach your goals? Explain here.
Handout 2: Students will fill this sheet out independently.
Directions: Choose three goals for the week and write them here.1.______________________________________________________
2.______________________________________________________
3.______________________________________________________
Each day place a check in the box if you did what the sentence said.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
I asked
questions.
I learned new
words.I tried hard.
I kept my desk
clean and
orderly, with
books stacked
in a pyramid.
I kept a list of
assignments.
I worked hard
to achieve mygoals.
Did you reach your goals? Explain here.
1)
2)
3)
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Assessments 8-9: Performance Task and Quiz (Adapted from EdHelper)
Differentiation: Audio Version/Extended Time
Performance Task (Example Completed)
Directions:With the agreement and help of an adult in your home, do your studying whilechanging ONEcondition each day until you arrive at the environment where you can concentratebest.
Part 1: SettingDay one setting: Kitchen tableDay two setting: My bedroomDay three setting: Living room
The setting where I worked best was: My bedroom
Now study in this place every day from now on.
Part 2: Light
BRIGHT OVERHEAD LIGHTING
DIMMER LIGHTS SUCH AS A TABLE LAMP(Dont make it so dim that you strain your eyes!)
The type of lighting in which I study best is: a table lamp.(Now use this type of lighting every day from now on.)
Part 3: Sound
QUIET
SOFT BACKGROUND SOUNDS
The type of sound in which I study best is: a box fan
Part 4: Temperature
A COOLER ROOM
A WARMER ROOM
The type of temperature in which I study best is: a warmer room with a fan on low.
Wrap Up: Put parts 1-4 together. In several sentences describe your new home studyenvironment.
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My New study environment
My room is where I study best. I can sit at my desk which has a table lamp. I can move the lampto provide more or less light. I can drown out noises that are distracting with a box fan. Having a
soft background sound helps me to concentrate. I prefer my room to be warm. If I get too warm,I can easily adjust the temperature by turning on my ceiling fan or moving my box fan closer tome.Quiz
Directions: Draw a line to match each term to the phrase that best describes it.1. Light a. the place where you study
2. Sound b. distractions
3. Setting c. When you have a choice, choose a place to
study in which you neither feel too hot or too cold
4. Temperature d. a quiet place or soft background music
e. too little of this can cause you to strain your eyes
Directions: Circle the best answer.
5. If you like a small cozy room with no people around, you may want to study:A) At the library B) At home in your room C) With a friend at his house
6. If your need to adjust the light or temperature when you study, you may be better off studying:A) In a classroom B) At the library C) In your bedroom
7) Two things you will need to have where you study are:A) A TV and a stereoB) Snacks and soft drinksC) A place to sit and a hard surface to write one
Directions: Answer the following questions in a complete sentence.
8) What can you do if background sounds distract you?
listen to soft music, put in headphones without music
9) What must you promise yourself with experimenting with different study environments?Be honest if a study environment is not working for you
10) Name three kinds of supplies you should have close by when you study.pencils, erasers, paper, reference materials, scissors, stapler, calculator
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Directions: Now that you have a good study environment at home and/or school, help these
students below improve theirs.
11) Helen studies at the kitchen table while her mom is cooking dinner. She gets her homeworkdone, but there is a problem. The air condition vent blows cold air right on Helen as she works
and Helen shivers through her studies. What could Helen do to improve her study environment?
EX: Helen could move to another seat the table so that she is not under the vent.
12) Max says he needs background sound to study. Every night he sits on the living room couchwith the T.V. on and assures his dad that he is working. Maxs math homework gets to school
half complete and his test scores are unusually low. What should Max do to get his grades up?
EX: Instead of having the TV on, Max should play some music on low.
13. Mary studies at a desk in her room. She concentrates best where it is quiet and she is not
distracted. She uses a lamp by her desk for lighting, but Marys eyes hurt every night. How couldMary improve her study environment?
EX: It might be a glare that is causing Marys eyes to hurt. Maybe she could turn the lamp to alower setting or try using an overhead light.
14. Jim has seven brothers and sisters. While Jim does his homework at the kitchen table, hisbrothers run in and out of the kitchen door. Jim ends up talking to everyone who comes in. Hestops for lots of snack breaks with them. Yesterday, his brother Jack even talked Jim into goingoutside to play baseball. Jims homework never got finished. What should Jim do?
EX: Jim should find another setting to study that is right for him and he wont get distracted.Perhaps a bedroom with the door shut would work.
15. Kayla loved science class last year. Now she dreads it. For starters, Kayla has a desk in thecorner of the room where the suns glare hits her right in her eyes. In front of Kayla sit two
obnoxious students who are always talking back and forth. Kayla is so distracted by theirconversations that she cannot concentrate. Kaylas science grades are dropping fast. What shouldshe do?
EX: She should tell the teacher about the problem and then ask if she can be moved to anotherseat.
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Post Assessment Survey for Students
1. I believe it is ok to wait to the last minute to complete assignments.a) Alwaysb) Sometimes
c) Never
2. Tonight when I get home, I believe it is important to have a plan to do my homework.a) Alwaysb) Sometimesc) Never
3. I can identify a homework strategy that works best for mea) Alwaysb) Sometimesc) Never
4. I believe that _______ is an appropriate amount of time to complete my homework eachnight
a. 015 minutesb. 30 minutes1 hourc. 1 hour1 hoursd. 1 hours2 hourse. 2 hours or more
5. I can identify at least _______ people in my life that can help me study.a. 1
b.
2c. 3d. 4 or moree. I cannot think of anybody
6. After taking this course, do you still have a hard time keeping up with handouts, pencils, and
other school supplies?
a) Always
b) Sometimes
c) Never
Why or why not? __________________________________________________
7. Name two ways in which you learn.
1. 2.
8. Which of the following is a good way to stay organized?
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a. Using your assignment padb. Making a planc. Make a to do listd. Using a binder with dividerse. All of the Above
9. What are some strategies you use to stay organized?
_______________________________________________________________________
10. How do you study?
_______________________________________________________________________
Rubric for KWL Chart
Needs
improvement1 pts
Approaching
expectations2 pts
Meets
expectations3 pts
Exceeds
Expectations4 pts
"K" Section of KWL
ChartSection ismissing majoritems from thelist as discussedin class and isnot finished
Section ismissing two ormore itemsfrom the list asdiscussed inclass
Section ismissing oneitem from thelist as discussedin class
Section is notmissing anyitems from thelist as discussedin class.
"W" Section of
KWL Chart
Section lists no
items thestudent wishesto find outabout the topic.
Section lists
one or twoitems thestudent wishesto find outabout the topic .
Section lists
three or fouritems thestudent wishesto find outabout the topic .
Section lists
five or moreitems thestudent wishesto find outabout the topic .
"L" Section of KWL
Chart
Section listszero items thestudent learnedabout the topic .
Section listsone to threeitems thestudent foundout about thetopic.
Section lists 4to six items thestudent foundout about thetopic.
Section lists 7or more itemsthe studentfound out aboutthe topic .
Spelling/Handwriting Major spellingerrors. Unableto readhandwriting.
Many spellingerrors. Unableto read most thehandwriting.
Minor spellingerrors.Handwriting ismostlyreadable.
No spellingerrorsHandwriting isneat and easy toread.