Electronic Devices on Campus

We know that many 7/8 students will be receiving new cell-phones, ipods, cameras, and other exciting high-tech gifts this holiday season.  We would like to remind families that children who bring these items to campus do so at their own risk.  Because we have such a safe and comfortable climate here at LCHS, sometimes children are a little too trusting with whom they share these items, or where they place them.  We hate to see the worry and guilt that children go through when such valuable objects get misplaced or stolen (or confiscated for being used at an inappropriate time!)  Please take this opportunity to talk with your children about being careful with new items. Often the best choice is to leave it safely at home.

Study Guides & Strategies: Math, Science, & Other

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Math Math tests Solving linear equations Exercise requires Flash Solving math word problems Evaluating algebraic expressions Order of operations/ P.E.M.D.A.S. Exercise requires Flash Solving derivatives Exercise requires Flash Math bibliography - web sites with on-line help

Science and Technology Following the scientific method Studying text books in science Writing lab reports and scientific papers Writing white papers Lab safety - outside links Sudoku 数独 - links: having fun thinking logically Exercise requires Flash

Webtruth Evaluating website content Netiquette Developing websites Accessible website design Making your website “popular” Web design bibliography - outside links

Study Guides & Strategies: Writing Tips & Research

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Writing Basics Developing & analyzing writing assignment topics Basics of  writing assignments & research (step 1) Prewriting and drafts (2) Exercise requires Flash Drafting (3) Revising (4) Proofreading (5) Transitional words & phrases Modifiers & commas Spelling – American

Writing Types Writing under deadline Writing for the “Web” The five-paragraph essay Essays for a literature class Expository essays Persuasive essays Position papers Writing Strategies Learned by Stephen Wilbers Print bibliography for writing Internet bibliography for writing

Research Writing research papers Researching on the Internet Organizing research with computers & avoiding plagiarism Organizing research with note cards Citing websites Exercise requires Flash

Study Guides & Strategies:Reading Skills and Test Preparation

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Reading skills Reading critically Prereading strategies Taking notes from a text book Reading/understanding essays Reading difficult material Reading fiction Speed & comprehension Marking & underlining SQ3R reading method

Preparing for Tests General test preparation Anticipating test content Review tools for tests Overcoming test anxiety Organizing for test taking Cramming Emergency test preparation Testing bibliography

Taking Tests Ten tips for terrific test taking True/false tests Multiple choice tests Short answer tests Open book exams Oral exams Essay Exams Essay exam terms/directives

Study Guides & Strategies: Classroom Participation, Learning with Others, Project Management

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Classroom participation Preparing for the classroom Paying attention Classroom discussions Taking notes in lectures Influencing teachers Guided notes

Learning with others Active Listening Collaborative/cooperative learning Studying in groups Conflict resolution Peer mediation Tutoring guidelines Using feedback and working with tutors (new)

Project management Developing case studies Organizing projects Developing spreadsheets Creating/developing budgets Presenting projects/speeches Public speaking Interviewing for class projects Consent form

Study Guides & Strategies: Preparing, Learning, Studying

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Preparing Learning to learn Scheduling and setting goals Exercise requires Flash Managing time Managing stress Avoiding procrastination Thinking critically Thinking like a genius Developing self-discipline Motivating yourself Adaptive decision-making Making decisions/solving problems

Learning As student-athlete or student-performer Visual learner Mapping information for learning Adult learner Distance education & learning Thinking aloud/private speech Problem based learning With ADHD Exploring your own learning style - outside links

Studying Effective study habits Concentrating Memorizing Exercises require Flash M.U.R.D.E.R. – a study system Index  – a study system Studying with multiple sources Vocabulary building exercise “Study” bibliography Additional study skills web sites - outside links

The Multitasking Mess

The Multitasking Mess

By Carol Mithers

(Article from UCLA Magazine, January 2007; http://magazine.ucla.edu/)

Hey, 2007 Parent — Wuz up w/yr kid rt now? NM? Just doing HW? And like, of course, talking 2 ppl. Maybe 5 or 6 on IM. Plus yea, texting 2 more.

Typical, right? Most kids today do their homework with only one eye on the book. The other’s on the computer screen, watching for Instant Messages or MySpace updates; meanwhile, fingers are tapping out return messages, and the steady beat of music coming through iPod earbuds is interrupted only by the regular pinging of cell phones announcing new text messages. A recent Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg Poll found that 53 percent of kids 12–17 did at least one other thing while studying, while 21 percent performed three other tasks simultaneously.

Eight Ways of Being Smart

Eight Ways of Being Smart    

Dealing with Test Anxiety

Dealing with Test Anxiety A hundred cartloads of anxiety will not pay an ounce of debt – Italian proverbMost students experience some level of anxiety during an exam
However, when anxiety affects exam performance it has become a problem.

Ten Ways to Help Your Child Get Organized

Developing good organizational skills is a key ingredient for success in school and in life. Although some people are by nature more organized than others, anyone can put routines and systems in place to help a child “get it together.” The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities has compiled a list of strategies that you can use to help your child get — and keep — her life under control.