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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.

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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.

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