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| The Note-Taking Starter Kit For Effective and Quality Note-Taking in Class |
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| Taking effective and quality notes from lectures and readings are an important skill to master in high school. Lecture notes are the most common and most critical tool you, as a student, have to prepare for an exam. Having quality notes is a 3 step process that starts before class begins, continues during class, and extends after class ends. Consequently, good notes, active listening, and excellent class attendance go hand in hand. |
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The 3 step process:
Before Class: - Read and review the text to identify and familiarize yourself with terms, key concepts, and information. Write down any questions you have from the reading.
During Class: - Use the note taking style that works best for you to record main ideas, terms, important information highlighted & examples used in class. Pay attention, focus, & listen. Don't try to write everything down verbatim, use short hand and abbreviations that you can decipher and easily recall.
After Class: - Review your notes for 5-10 minutes after class to minimize forgetting and to maximize information retention, summarize main ideas, and fill in any gaps in understanding.
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8 Benefits of Note-Taking:
Besides promoting better memorization, note taking:
1. Promotes active listening during lectures.
2. Provides a reference point for later review when studying.
3. Improves understanding/ comprehension & retention of the lecture.
4. Improves focus & attention to detail.
5. Extends attention span and concentration.
6. Improves organization.
7. Condenses information for easy review.
8. Teaches prioritization skills (ability to select important info from unnecessary info). |
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| Research shows....
The forgetting curve: the more that time passes, the more we forget.
Approximately 60% of what is learned is forgotten after only 24 hours. |
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Funded by the U.S Department of Education
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