What is note taking???
๐Writing down ideas from lectures and readings in our own words
Why take notes?
๐Helps us to pay attention in class
๐Helps us study for quiz, tests/ final exam
๐Helps us improve our memory
๐Helps us take ownership of ideas
๐Helps us engage our senses
๐Helps us organize and process data and information
๐Helps the lecturers test students on how well their captured given information.
Why review notes?
๐We lose 80% of what we hear if it is not reviewed within in a few hours
๐Identify any questions for peers, the next class, or ask the professor
๐There is not enough time to absorb all the information given in class if it's not reviewed on a regular basis
๐Think : " if I were tested on this lecture tomorrow would I ace it? " Make it so !
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~TAKE TIME EVERY DAY TO REVIEW NOTES~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Why " recapture " notes after class?
Frees you up to write in quick, shorthand during class ๐
๐ซAn excellent test-prep strategy for reinforcing information better than re-copying, this time you're digesting & rephrasing
Great for Kinesthetic learners
Can catch??s, gaps, look-up words
Prompts higher-level questions
Saves hours of studying and review the days before test
Introductory Questions
What materials do we need?
๐Loose -leaf paper๐
How do we take notes?
๐Date and label notes
๐Give ourselves space to write
๐Use abbreviations and symbols
๐What are some examples of symbols and abbreviations?
๐Use an outline to show:
๐ Main ideas
๐Supports
๐Examples
๐Use our own language
How do we prepare for class?
๐Do pre-reading and homework
๐Review syllabus
๐Preview previous notes
๐Look up key words prior to class
๐Plan on listening 80% of the time and 20% of the time
๐Write the date at the top of you paper for notes
๐Leave spaces between the lines so that add information later
While taking notes
๐Be an aggressive, not a passive, listener
-Ask questions and discuss if its permitted
- if not , jot question in your notes
- seek out meaning
Key action to note as you OBSERVE your instructor
๐Be alert to repetition - when an instructor repeats a specific point, make a note of it
๐Watch the board or overhead projector - If an instructor writes something down, the material is
important
๐Notice the instructor's interest level - If the instructor is excited about something, it is likely to be on an exam
๐Let go of judgement about lecture styles - Don't let your attitude about an instructor's style
get in the way of your education
What happens when your instructor isn't too interesting *tips
๐When you notice your attention slipping, pay attention to the ACT of writing
๐Ask questions - Chances are, the question you think is 'dumb' is on the mind of the several classmates
๐Volunteer for - demonstration and discussion
๐Sit in front of the room - It has been proven that students who sit close to the front are more likely to do better on tests because:
- it is harder to fall asleep
- the board is easier to read
- the instructor can see you more easily
*Also when you sit in front, you are declaring your willingness to take a risk and participate*
Cornell Note Taking
✌Two column method -- Outlining -- Mapping method -- Sentence method
Example ๐
How to review after a class?
๐Review notes along with the book
๐Create your own example
๐Discuss and compare notes with others
๐Re-write notes
๐Practice those skills you wish to develop
๐Ask professor for clarification
Remember SQ4R