TAPCo Binders

1. TAPCo Binders

2. TAPCo Binders • 1 ½ inch binder that will contain all work in each subject. • Goals: • teach students organization; • ensure that students are prepared for class; and • increase usefulness of notes.

3. Overview • Each section has a table of contents (like a book) • Each page in the section is numbered (like a book) • All work goes into the binder. • Binder sections will be emptied at the end of each unit.

4. Tables of Contents • Each section of the binder will have a table of contents. • Every day, in the beginning of the period, students write the date, learning objective and page on the table of contents. • Students then write the date and learning objective on their notes page. • After writing learning objective, students can begin do now.

6. Create a binder section • Put dividers and paper into binder. • Put a “Table of Contents” in front of each section. • Number the pages in each section • Fill out the table of contents: 9/3/13 SWBAT create a binder……….1 • Fill out notes page 9/3/13 SWBAT create a binder.

7. Binder Checks • Everything goes into the binder: • Notes • Classwork (make sure to hole punch handouts) • Homework • Check binders to ensure that students are following binder procedures. • Daily checks during do now • Unit checks

8. Emptying Binders • Binders should be emptied at the end of each unit. • Students will have a portfolio folder and a binder folder in class. • Students remove best work and put in portfolio folder. • Students then staple the rest of the binder section (“as is”) and keep it in his/her class binder folder.

9. Advantages • Everything is in one place. • Easy to find previous work. • Organized for easy studying • Old units are in class so they will not be lost. • Uniform procedures in every class – consistency!