Steps for solving a problem by writing an equation - visual interactive "doodle notes"

Students are guided through graphic notes for math problem solving through "Read, Understand, Plan, Write, Solve, and Check."

When students color or doodle in math class, it activates both hemispheres of the brain at the same time. There are proven benefits of this cross-lateral brain activity:

- new learning

- relaxation (less math anxiety)

- visual connections

- better memory & retention of the content!

Students fill in the sheets, answer the questions, and color, doodle or embellish. Then, they can use it as a study guide later on. Graphic doodle and sketch notes take full advantage of Dual Coding Theory (the way brains process visual and linguistic information) to maximize retention.

Content includes:

- problem solving strategy - Write a Equation

- steps for the process

- understanding what the algebraic equation needs to be

- defining variables

- writing, solving, and checking the solution

- practice examples

- visuals and room for creativity & interaction

Check out the preview for more detail about this item and the research behind it.

Visual note taking strategies like sketch notes or doodle notes are based on dual coding theory.  When we can blend the text input with graphic/visual input, the student brain processes the information differently and can more easily convert the new learning into long-term memory.

This strategy also integrates the left and right hemispheres of the brain to increase focus, learning, and retention!

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Pre Algebra Doodle Note Book