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What did you do to prepare for our first science test?

What can you learn from your first earth science test results?

Answer the Following in Your Journal:• How well do you think you

did on the science test?• What did you feel were

your strongest areas while preparing for the test?

• What did you feel were your weakest areas while preparing for the test?

What is your learning style?• Complete Learning Style

Questionnaire• If your highest total is in

Section A, you are a Seeing Learner

• If your highest total is in Section B, you are a Hearing Learner

• If your highest total is in Section C, you are a Doing Learner

Study Methods for Seeing Learners• Highlight or underline the

main idea in your notes• Use outlining or mapping as

you read• To study for a test, do

something you can see: draw pictures, copy notes, use graphic organize, draw time lines

• Use index cards to make flashcards

Study Methods for Hearing Learners• Read difficult passages aloud

instead of silently• Record your notes,

vocabulary, math facts, etc. and play them back to help you learn

• Use music to help you learn – sing your review to a song you know or make one up

• Have someone quiz you over your material

Study Methods for Doing Learners• Use concrete objects to help

you concentrate• Trace vocabulary words in salt

or sand• Teach information to your

family using a chalkboard to draw concepts

• Have someone talk the information through to you while you do something active

How did I do on the test?

• Take a look at your test results.

• Take out a piece of paper, and copy each question you missed with the correct answer.

• Are you surprised by any questions that you missed?

• What will you do differently to prepare for our next test?