Procedure

1. Students create a chart with four columns and label them K, I, M, and S.

2. When a new term is introduced, the students add it to the “K” (Key Term) column. An example would be the math term "sum."

3. Students then identify the important information that defines what the term means and record this information in the “I” (Important Information) column. For example, important information for the term “sum” would be "the answer to an addition problem.”

4. Next, students determine what memory clue helps them remember what the term means. Students write or draw this memory clue into the “M” (Memory Clue) column. For example, a memory clue for “sum” would be "3 + 4 = 7" with the number "7" circled or highlighted.

5. Finally, students create a sentence that correctly uses the word. Students write this sentence in the “S” (Sentence) column. For example, a sentence for “sum” would be "The sum of 3 and 4 is 7." Students underline or highlight the keyword in the sentence.