Interactive Notebook

Interactive notebook assessment evaluation

Interactive notebooks are widely used in the classroom.  The purpose behind an interactive notebook is to help students organize and synthesize information given to them in class.

For the remainder of the semester, we will be using an interactive notebook. It’s a way of collecting and processing information. This notebook style uses both the right and left brain hemispheres to help  you sort, categorize and remember and  creatively interact with the new knowledge you’re gaining.  This leads to longer retention. 

The interactive notebook uses a right side and left side to help you organize you learning. The right page includes traditional class assignments: notes, worksheets, etc. The left side is a place for you to process that information.

There are some guidelines to follow to succeed in this assessment.

1.     You will number each page in your notebook. Leave at least two whole pages for the table of contents.

2.     The interactive notebook (IN) has a specific arrangement:

Write this instruccions on the pages #1 and #2 of your IN

Left side The left side of you IN is the output side. Here is where you will demonstrate what you have learned. On the left-hand side, you will communicate your understanding of the mathematical concepts you are learning in class.  Questions to ask for the left side; ·      How can I remember the steps of this process? ·      How can I paraphrase or summarize the information? Examples of the left-side content: Homework assignments Guided practice problems Additional notes Significant statements Drawings, flowcharts, data and graphs you generate. Your questions Concepts maps META PR practice exercises Things to remember: Every left side pages gets used. Always use color… It helps your brain, learn and organize information. Quizzes are left side items.

Right side The right side of your IN is the input side. Here you will record class notes, or attach handouts given to you by your teacher. The right-handed side is for testable information. Always record the dates in the upper right hand corner of each page. Record the day’s learning objectives at the top of the page. Don’t forget to record every entry in the table of contents. Examples of the right-side content: Vocabulary words Teacher questions Lectures META PR examples problems Examples exercises Class notes Graphic organizers Handouts Things to remember: Write legibly. Use at least three colors to make important information stand out.

Overview and criteria of interactive notebook  

o   Your name, class period and course name  is clearly visible on the front of your notebook.

o   Page numbers CLEARLY marked at bottom outside corners of all pages.

o   Your handwritting is legible enough.

o   Each class has a title and objetives at the top of the page, and also the date is written correctly and according to the day class was given.

o   Includes effective diagrams and pictures.

o   Every handout, paper, foldable given by the teacher is glued correctly and in the date given.

o   No excuses in terms of any absence and incomplete assessments. The student have all the resourses (teacher, blog, etc.) to do the work.