Note Taking

What do I need to take notes on?


AT HOME: Type outlined notes using your review packet first, followed by details from the text.
GRADED at random for a homework grade of 10 points – due date is the day of topic lecture and deadline is day of the test.

IN CLASS: Warm-ups, cool downs, random picks, lab notes, test review, and summaries of AP Friday Discussions should ALL be recorded in a single spiral or bound composition notebook.
GRADED at the end of a quarter for completeness and organization (LABEL each thing ANF head EVERY page with TOPIC) for a formative grade of 60 points.

IN CLASS: ADD to your outlined notes using pen, pencil, and highlighting. You will often be asked to make drawings and add descriptors.
GRADED the day of the test for that topic/ chapter for a formative grade of 20 points – due each day we discuss and the deadline is the test day.

Chapter Title
I. Major Heading – state as a question (Purple text that corresponds to concept number;
ie. 6.1 is chapter 6, unit 1)
a. Sub Heading(Blue text in the textbook; italics in the review packet)
   i. Major Details (include the bolded vocabulary)
      1. Minor Details (clarify main ideas)
   ii. Major Details
      1. Minor Details
         b. Sub Heading (Blue text in the textbook; italics in the review packet)

***leave right side column free for adding notes and drawings.

AP Biology 2011-2012 Group Norms

Quiet time for processing
Allow for it during class AND find a quiet place to work at home.
Process for getting help on confussing points
Repet thinking for clarification
write down topic and ask for clarification during lunch
Write down topic and ask for help during Saturday School
Everyone show willingness to learn and do their part