In a world where information is just a click away, are we doing students a disservice by banning cheat sheets… or are we setting them up to fail when they don’t have formulas, definitions, chemicals, and other important information memorized?

Topics Discussed

• What are cheat sheets?
• Pros and cons of cheat sheets
• Tips for using reference guides effectively

Resources

Ellie’s Math Wheels/ELA Wheels

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/cognitive-cardio-math/category-math-doodle-wheels-all-303188

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/cognitive-cardio-math/category-grammar-doodle-wheelsnotes-303189

Brittany’s ELA/Math Reference Guides

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Upper-Elementary-Reference-Sheets-for-Privacy-Folders-or-Student-Offices-7108772

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