Note-Taking Strategies

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For Review

Once you’ve done all of the above, you’ll find you've created your won personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in the left margin ad a quiz

Stick to it

Review your notes the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way, you won’t need to study as much when it’s test time.

You’ve been doing the work all along.

Try out the coronel system, but if it doesn’t work for you,

Experiment with other methods. Ask your classmates how they take

Notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking good notes requires practice, like any other skill. And the more you work at it now, the more prepared you’ll be to take in college.

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Note-Taking Strategies

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After Class

As soon as class ends, review your notes and fill in any in blanks.

Underline, highlight and use symbols to sort through the information. If

You don’t understand something; get help from your teacher or Classmates.

After you've reviewed all your notes from class, in the left hand area of the page write down key words and questions your teacher might ask on a test.

At the bottom of each page, write a summary of the notes. This helps you digest what you’ve learned. It also improves your memory of the material for long term and test down the road.

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Note Taking Strategies

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During Class

One approach that has been proven effective is called the Cornell NOT TAKING SYSTEM. Here are some of its methods.

Start by using the man section of your page to take down your notes during class. Be sure to leave space on the left side of the page and the bottom. Things to keep in mind:

1.      Get the speakers man points. Don’t write down every word you hear.

2.      Leave blanks in your notes to add explanation later

3.      Organize as you write. Pay attention to cues such as repetition and emphasis.

4.      Indicate main and supporting points as you go.

5.      Jot down key vocabulary, important facts and formulas.

6.      Ask questions. If you’re confused, it’s better to ask a while the materials is fresh in your mind.

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