Before I Begin Solving: 1) Get paper, pencils, notes, and any additional materials such as manipulatives and graph paper 2) Read the directions. Do I understand what I need to do? 3) Review the example problems from my teacher, notes, or book While I So... View More
Before I Begin Solving: 1) Get paper, pencils, notes, and any additional materials such as manipulatives and graph paper 2) Read the directions 3) If needed, review the example problems from my teacher, notes, or book While I Solve: 1) Read the problem... View More
Before I Begin Solving: 1) Get paper, pencils, notes, and any additional materials such as manipulatives and graph paper 2) Read the directions 3) If needed, review the example problems from my teacher, notes, or book While I Solve: 1) Read the problem... View More
If your student works very quickly and might race ahead of others or miss key steps USING QUICK PROCESSING SPEED IN GROUP WORK 1) Use your strength to help your group run efficiently while gaining greater awareness of when you might be working too quickly. ... View More
When you feel stuck in solving problems PROBLEM-SOLVING CHECKLIST 1) After reading the question, give yourself at least three seconds to think before doing anything. 2) Circle clue words in the question to help you figure out what it is asking and what to d... View More
Identify the Author's Purpose 1) First read the book/chapter title and first paragraph. Ask yourself what you will learn and what the author is trying to tell you. 2) Is the author telling a story? Describing an event or sequence of events? Trying to convi... View More
Identify the Author's Purpose 1) First read the book/chapter title and first paragraph. Ask yourself what you will learn and what the author is trying to tell you. 2) Is the author telling a story? Describing an event or sequence of events? Trying to convi... View More
If your student struggles with test anxiety How to Apply It! While every classroom test (and teacher) is different, these strategies will help you show your best work on in-class exams.Note: If you are looking strategies specifically for standardized tests s... View More