Why you should Color Code your ISN and How to Do It Guide
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General Tips and Suggestions
Use these tips to help you make the most of this notebook as a study and learning tool.
• Use color: Color-coding key phrases and terms is one way to make sure that they stick
in your mind. For example, if there are unfamiliar terms/phrases you come across in
your reading or viewing of videos, you might write them down in red ink. If there are
questions you have about something you’ve seen/read, highlight them in yellow so that
when you come to class the next day, you can remember to ask about them.
• Don’t tear any pages out: You want to keep the entire notebook intact. Ideally, this
notebook will be your study guide for in-class tests as well as the SAT II Biology exam in June. We
will do some sort of interactive activity in your notebook nearly every day.
• Create pockets for items such as flash cards or handouts that do not fit easily
into the notebook: Sometimes I will have you make flashcards or give you a handout
that does not readily fit into the notebook. Use a half-sheet of paper or a 5x8 index card
and some tape to create a pocket for these things to fit into. ASK me for cards if you need some.
• Write down questions you have about things you do not understand: Do this,
and highlight them in a certain color so that you can ask about them in class the next
period!
• Tab off sections by unit of study: This will help you keep your materials organized in
a way that makes sense. I will also make an ISN like this for you to look at.
• Keep it neat and organized!: If your ISN isn’t neat and organized, you will find it
difficult to use this notebook as a study tool.
We will use our ISN on a daily basis so be sure to bring it to class each period.
• Use color: Color-coding key phrases and terms is one way to make sure that they stick
in your mind. For example, if there are unfamiliar terms/phrases you come across in
your reading or viewing of videos, you might write them down in red ink. If there are
questions you have about something you’ve seen/read, highlight them in yellow so that
when you come to class the next day, you can remember to ask about them.
• Don’t tear any pages out: You want to keep the entire notebook intact. Ideally, this
notebook will be your study guide for in-class tests as well as the SAT II Biology exam in June. We
will do some sort of interactive activity in your notebook nearly every day.
• Create pockets for items such as flash cards or handouts that do not fit easily
into the notebook: Sometimes I will have you make flashcards or give you a handout
that does not readily fit into the notebook. Use a half-sheet of paper or a 5x8 index card
and some tape to create a pocket for these things to fit into. ASK me for cards if you need some.
• Write down questions you have about things you do not understand: Do this,
and highlight them in a certain color so that you can ask about them in class the next
period!
• Tab off sections by unit of study: This will help you keep your materials organized in
a way that makes sense. I will also make an ISN like this for you to look at.
• Keep it neat and organized!: If your ISN isn’t neat and organized, you will find it
difficult to use this notebook as a study tool.
We will use our ISN on a daily basis so be sure to bring it to class each period.