Laying the Foundations for College Success
From 6th to 9th grades, each Northridge teacher takes an intentional, directed approach to building their student's study skills. Usually, about 15% of a student's grade is based on how well they implement skills within the four following categories: executive reasoning, Note-taking, Test-taking, and Reading. Below is a list of the skills students are expected to master:
Executive Functioning
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Using the Assignment Notebook
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Organization
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Time Management
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Using & Organizing a Folder
Note-Taking
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Outline Method
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Cornell Method
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Concept-Mapping Method
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Personal Shorthand
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Listening Techniques
Test Taking
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Nightly Notes Review
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Being Testwise
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Producing a Study Guide
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Test Time Management
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Essay Direction Terms
Reading
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Understanding the Textbook
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SQ3R Method
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Scanning for Signal Words
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Asking the Right Questions
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