We hope that everyone's first week back is going well so far! Here are some tips that we compiled from the returning academic mentors for you to use in your sessions this semester.
Vocab/Grammar
Make 2 sets of notecards for the chapter the
student is studying. Set 1 is only vocab cards, and Set 2 is grammar patterns.
Using these 2 sets, make the student construct a sentence making sure all of
the parameters are met.
TRIPLE
THREAT
Ask the question 3 different ways to enforce what
you’ve learned. This helps full comprehension of both the question and answer.
Back
track
In a math
or states problem, get all the variables and then take each one out 1 by 1 and
solve for it. This will provide many variations on the same problem (often on
tests).
Retake
the test
Cover all answers and take an exam at least 1 day
after but less than 1 week after the original test. This will help solidify
info that is missed originally and help students get back on track.
True/False
Designate sides of the room as T/F or Y/N and
state facts or questions around and students stand and move to the side of the
room they think the answer is. If there is time, explain why each side chose
what they did.
Story
(for languages)
Make a story together.
Go around the room or back and forth saying one work
each, to create sentences and stories (help with coherency).
Connections
/ Real World
Connect with reality, applications in daily life.
Let students think about how to use the knowledge they learn in daily life and
try to use them to analysis. So they can get familiar with the concepts of the
techniques. This helps them better remember definitions and explanations of the
material.
Vrooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooom!
Get in a circle, and everyone acts like they are
driving a car. Each person turns the wheel in the same direction to say vroom.
If you want to change the direction, you make a screeching noise. If anyone
messes up, then they must answer a question from a prepared list.
Clearing
your head
Sometimes the noggin needs to be cleared of the
academic clutter inside; take a walk or find another activity to refocus your
mind.
Boggle
(vocab development)
Set up a game of boggle and have the student find
as many words relating to a certain topic. They have to define the word to get
the points.
Re-Write
Notes
Before the test, have students go back through
their notes and rewrite main ideas. This also includes drawing new pictures or
reorganizing the notes.
Pre-Quiz
Have a question/problem written on the board in
the beginning of the session. Everyone will take the quiz/solve the problem.
Each student will correct each other’s answers and explain to the other person
what they think was wrong with each problem.
Multiple
Cases
When working with a topic that has multiple cases,
work with the student to create a table that lays out the different scenarios
and how to proceed in each case. Then go through example problems and have
students use the table to identify the situation they are in and solve the
problem.
Music
Synonym Game
Find a song in French and have the student listen
to it. With the song, create a crossword puzzle for the student using synonyms
of different vocabulary in the song. This will increase the student’s
vocabulary and enhance their ability to use different synonyms.
Quiz
Your Academic Mentor
Have your student generate 2 difficult questions
and 2 easier questions based on the course material. The Academic Mentor will
then attempt these problems while receiving help/instruction/explanation from
their student. This is a good closing activity or review before a quiz or exam.
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