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Cornell Notes

By on August 15, 2016 in Organization Skills, Study Skills

The Cornell method provides a systematic format for condensing and organizing notes. The student divides the paper into two columns: the note-taking column is twice the size of the “cue” column. The student should leave several lines (about two inches) at the bottom of the page for a summary. Notes from a lecture are written […]

Noodle Tools Citations

By on September 9, 2015 in Announcements, Blog by Mr. Fitz

Here are some tips that will help you cite references using Noodle Tools.: Log in to http://sccl.org and click on Research for Teens. Choose Science and Technology databases. Try Science Online for newspaper articles and basic info. Try Academic Search Complete for journal articles. Utilize keywords and “advanced search” tools (quotation marks, etc.)  to help you find […]

Daily and Weekly Schedules

By on August 2, 2015 in Organization Skills

Use your planner if your school provides one, or download a daily/weekly schedule from sites such as freeprintablebehaviorcharts.com. You can preview a sample of a weekly schedule for assignments that may help organize your time and complete homework by visiting one of the following links: sample weekly schedule. Ask your teachers if you can take […]

Eating a Healthy Breakfast Improves Performance

By on July 31, 2015 in Improving Focus

Researchers have found that students who eat breakfast are more productive throughout the day than students who skip breakfast. You can even improve your memory by eating a nutritious breakfast, according to researchers as reported by the scientific journal, Nutrition, and the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Read full article here. Check out the […]