Students can use hole-punched file folders throughout the semester to create lists of important terms and facts. By the end of the semester they will have created a study guide if they are diligent in keeping up with it.
I got the idea when teaching summer school. I was going to buy them one of those two-page laminated study guides for grammar, but I realized that they could create their own and reinforce their learning along the way.
It is not a life-changing idea, but it is one of those little things that can help students throughout their academic career (and perhaps even in the work force).
For teachers with a lot of formulas and meticulous information (like computer directions and/or passwords), this might be helpful.
To read another study guide tip read THIS article titled, Make a Foldable Study Guide.
For other study tools that can be found on this site click HERE.
Can you think of other uses? If so, leave a comment for us.
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I would use it for writing with my students. They could keep whatever assignment they are working on inside the folder. Then when we do a brainstorm list of things to write about, they could do it on the inside of the actual folder. Or if they ever have an idea for a writing project, they could jot it down on the folder and it will always be handy when they need a new idea.
This is a terrific idea. By creating a guide themselves, students will retain much more of the material than by reviewing pre-made study guides alone.
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I use a hybrid approach when teaching calculus: I give a cardstock sheet that has one-half of each required formula on it, and the kids fill in the other half of the equation as we work throughout the year.
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