Monday, December 10, 2007
Study Group # 5
As the semester has come to a close, our study group chose to meet one last time on December 5, 2007. This study group was strictly all about Biology. The Biology exam will be for this Friday, at 10 a.m. DNA, genes and dominant and recessive genes were the main topics of discussion and review. Our study period lasted for approximately two hours; starting at 12:00 noon and ending at 2:00 p.m.
Study Group #4
For a good refresher and review, our study group joined together on November 29th, 2007. We reviewed Chapters four and five. These chapters discussed compounds and thier bonds, as well as reactions. The study group was again held in the library.
Group Study #3
On November 28, 2007 our study group was finally able to meet again. This was a very important study group, due to the upcoming exam for Chemistry. We reviewed Chapters three through nine. The main topics that were discussed were as follows: Atoms, elements and nuclear reactions. Our study time lasted for about two hours; 1:00 p.m. till 3:00p.m.
Study Group #1
Today, October 29, 2007 was my first group study that I attended. Our group study was from 10:15 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. All members of our study group have an up coming Biology test. Our group reviewed Glycolysis for the test. The group meeting was very beneficial for me. I was able to generate questions to help me have a better understanding. In the group many of my unanswered questions were answered.
Study Group #2
On November 1st, 2007, we had our first study group meeting. The group congregated in the library. There was a good attendance for the study group. During our study period we discussed Mitosis and Cellular respiration. Topics were reviewed for approximately an hour and a half to two hours. We all have a test on these topics tomorrow in Biology at 10 a.m., Kieth Bruce is the instructor. This meeting was a tremendous help for studying. I hope to meet in room C, in the library again.
Multiple Learning Strategies (Option)
1. A brief description of how, when and for which course you implemented this sequence of
learning strategies.
For this Multiple Learning Strategies assignment I chose to use this technique For Chemistry class, on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 for review of an upcoming test on Tuesday, December 4th, 2007. Preparing for this assignment I reviewed the topics that were covered throughout the semester. By already completing the assignment on reading (Chapter nine), I was able to apply the skills I learned for this task. Document Reduction and the Cornell technique were extremely useful for this particular study. My pre-class preparation also allowed me to have my textbook marked on predominant topics. With calculator, textbook, pen, pencil, highlighters, notebook and a good nights sleep, I was adequately prepared. During review class, I used my attentive listening skills while jotting down required information. Using the Cornel Note Taking method, I was able to produce insightful study notes that helped me in my studies. After class, I recalled the information as required. I applied the Mind Mapping procedure to recall the information. Mind Mapping was able to help me in obtaining a visual perspective of the subject. I found by recalling promptly after class was particularly beneficial. Due to such a positive response to my understanding because of recalling information, I chose to continue with this method for my Biology studies as well. Reviewing my notes within twenty four hours I was able to generate appropriate test questions that would prepare me for the upcoming test. During the duration of the week, I continued in my review of my notes and continued to create possible question and problems that I might possibly be tested on.
2. Your evaluation of this effectiveness, for you, of this process.
By preparing myself for class and doing the appropriate steps that needed to be taken; I was very successful. The process was not tedious. The process allowed me to use the skills I had learned throughout this entire course. Learning to Learn textbook has been a excellent guide to overcoming a lot of my difficulties that I have faced as a student. By applying this method, I was able to have a higher quality of understanding of the review and text for the test. The importance of the five steps that I followed was shown to me through this assignment. I plan to apply the next five steps as follows: Pre-class preparation, active listening and focused note-taking during class, post-class immediate recall, review of notes within 24 hours and anticipation of test question; throughout the rest of my studies at college.
3. Your plans for the future use of this process.
I plan to use the five step process throughout my entire stay at college. This system was unbelievably successful for my studying. I would recommend or even show this technique to anyone, as it has helped me tremendously. Using the five step method appropriately, I know will make success easily obtainable.
learning strategies.
For this Multiple Learning Strategies assignment I chose to use this technique For Chemistry class, on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 for review of an upcoming test on Tuesday, December 4th, 2007. Preparing for this assignment I reviewed the topics that were covered throughout the semester. By already completing the assignment on reading (Chapter nine), I was able to apply the skills I learned for this task. Document Reduction and the Cornell technique were extremely useful for this particular study. My pre-class preparation also allowed me to have my textbook marked on predominant topics. With calculator, textbook, pen, pencil, highlighters, notebook and a good nights sleep, I was adequately prepared. During review class, I used my attentive listening skills while jotting down required information. Using the Cornel Note Taking method, I was able to produce insightful study notes that helped me in my studies. After class, I recalled the information as required. I applied the Mind Mapping procedure to recall the information. Mind Mapping was able to help me in obtaining a visual perspective of the subject. I found by recalling promptly after class was particularly beneficial. Due to such a positive response to my understanding because of recalling information, I chose to continue with this method for my Biology studies as well. Reviewing my notes within twenty four hours I was able to generate appropriate test questions that would prepare me for the upcoming test. During the duration of the week, I continued in my review of my notes and continued to create possible question and problems that I might possibly be tested on.
2. Your evaluation of this effectiveness, for you, of this process.
By preparing myself for class and doing the appropriate steps that needed to be taken; I was very successful. The process was not tedious. The process allowed me to use the skills I had learned throughout this entire course. Learning to Learn textbook has been a excellent guide to overcoming a lot of my difficulties that I have faced as a student. By applying this method, I was able to have a higher quality of understanding of the review and text for the test. The importance of the five steps that I followed was shown to me through this assignment. I plan to apply the next five steps as follows: Pre-class preparation, active listening and focused note-taking during class, post-class immediate recall, review of notes within 24 hours and anticipation of test question; throughout the rest of my studies at college.
3. Your plans for the future use of this process.
I plan to use the five step process throughout my entire stay at college. This system was unbelievably successful for my studying. I would recommend or even show this technique to anyone, as it has helped me tremendously. Using the five step method appropriately, I know will make success easily obtainable.
Reading Textbooks (Option)
1. A brief summary of what I learned by reading Chapter 9, Improving Your Reading.
Chapter nine consisted of a lot of key points. Chapter nine described the components of a book. Components such as: front matter, bibliography, authors, index, glossary and preface. Chapter nine also explains different ways content and substance of a book are understood. There are two ways that can be expressed, expository text and narrative text. Expository texts focus on conveying information, whereas narrative texts tell a story. Explanations of strategies to help internalize what you are reading are helpful. Some helpful hints are as follows: Marking up your text book, write summaries of what you are reading, develop mental images of the text you are reading and make questions and predictions about the text as you read. Mind Mapping, a technique which had been discussed in the previous chapter, is also an essential tool to use for reading. By making a map what you are reading, this will help you to remember what you just read and will further your comprehension of the chapter.
2. A description of the chapter you selected to evaluate the Document Reduction method.
The chapter I chose to use the Document Reduction method on is Biology concepts and connections textbook, the chapter was named, The Molecular Biology of a Gene. Topics that were covered are as follow: DNA, RNA, Transcription, Translation and Translocation. There was also memorization of key words such as: Polypeptide, codon, anticondon, RNA polymerase, initiation, elongation, termination and amino acid.
3. A personal evaluation of the Document Reduction method as a tool for reading textbooks and as a tool for studying from textbook.
My personal evaluation of the Document Reduction method is that it works. When reading for school, often times my mind is easily distracted by off topic thoughts. Due to wandering thoughts, after reading a chapter I may not remember anything about the chapter. To diminish the amount of wandering or distraction while reading, document reduction helps reduce the distractions by suggesting that I take notes as I read. This will ensure that I, as a reader, am attentive to what I am reading. Developing visuals of the text as I read is a continual help to me. I am a visual learner, so by having a picture to apply the text to is very beneficial for my success in learning the subject matter. Studying with the Document Reduction method places a visual concept to the topic studied. Data is easily and readily available for a student to obtain; by studying in the Document Reduction method. Document Reduction allows for productive studying. This technique purges the amount of unnecessary material studied and reduces the quantity of time wasted.
4. An explanation of the reading approaches you plan to use from this time forward.
From this time forward I plan to use the Document reduction method for reading material. This technique has helped me to condense a chapter reading into valuable knowledge. Using Document Reduction will allow me to fully grasp the text topic, without wandering, off topic thoughts. I plan to jot notes as I read to abolish the wandering and distracting thoughts, which cause a lack of understanding of the material. While using the Document Reduction method I will be able to obtain information quickly and efficiently. I will apply this reading method throughout my entire school experience and into the work force as well.
Chapter nine consisted of a lot of key points. Chapter nine described the components of a book. Components such as: front matter, bibliography, authors, index, glossary and preface. Chapter nine also explains different ways content and substance of a book are understood. There are two ways that can be expressed, expository text and narrative text. Expository texts focus on conveying information, whereas narrative texts tell a story. Explanations of strategies to help internalize what you are reading are helpful. Some helpful hints are as follows: Marking up your text book, write summaries of what you are reading, develop mental images of the text you are reading and make questions and predictions about the text as you read. Mind Mapping, a technique which had been discussed in the previous chapter, is also an essential tool to use for reading. By making a map what you are reading, this will help you to remember what you just read and will further your comprehension of the chapter.
2. A description of the chapter you selected to evaluate the Document Reduction method.
The chapter I chose to use the Document Reduction method on is Biology concepts and connections textbook, the chapter was named, The Molecular Biology of a Gene. Topics that were covered are as follow: DNA, RNA, Transcription, Translation and Translocation. There was also memorization of key words such as: Polypeptide, codon, anticondon, RNA polymerase, initiation, elongation, termination and amino acid.
3. A personal evaluation of the Document Reduction method as a tool for reading textbooks and as a tool for studying from textbook.
My personal evaluation of the Document Reduction method is that it works. When reading for school, often times my mind is easily distracted by off topic thoughts. Due to wandering thoughts, after reading a chapter I may not remember anything about the chapter. To diminish the amount of wandering or distraction while reading, document reduction helps reduce the distractions by suggesting that I take notes as I read. This will ensure that I, as a reader, am attentive to what I am reading. Developing visuals of the text as I read is a continual help to me. I am a visual learner, so by having a picture to apply the text to is very beneficial for my success in learning the subject matter. Studying with the Document Reduction method places a visual concept to the topic studied. Data is easily and readily available for a student to obtain; by studying in the Document Reduction method. Document Reduction allows for productive studying. This technique purges the amount of unnecessary material studied and reduces the quantity of time wasted.
4. An explanation of the reading approaches you plan to use from this time forward.
From this time forward I plan to use the Document reduction method for reading material. This technique has helped me to condense a chapter reading into valuable knowledge. Using Document Reduction will allow me to fully grasp the text topic, without wandering, off topic thoughts. I plan to jot notes as I read to abolish the wandering and distracting thoughts, which cause a lack of understanding of the material. While using the Document Reduction method I will be able to obtain information quickly and efficiently. I will apply this reading method throughout my entire school experience and into the work force as well.
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