Effective Note Taking

Front

Note-taking is a skill that is needed for academics only.

Back

False

Front

The main reason for taking notes is...

Back

To help you retain information.

Front

What's a sign that something is worth taking notes on? Options: It's a bold word in a lesson, It explains a key concept or detail from the lesson/text, The teacher includes something more than once, All of these are true, None of these are true.

Back

All of these are true

Front

Which of the following is NOT a note-taking method? Outline Method, Cornell Method, Mind Mapping Method, Princeton Method

Back

Princeton Method

Front

What do all good note-taking methods have in common?

Back

They help you digest the information.

Front

Students who take notes are more likely to remember information than those who don't.

Back

True

Front

Chunking is...

Back

The process of dividing your notes into key topics or main points.

Front

Why is it helpful to highlight key terms?

Back

To draw attention to important information

Front

Which of the following strategies is NOT beneficial for note-taking?
- Highlighting or underlining key concepts.
- Summarizing information in your own words.
- Copying slides word for word.
- Creating diagrams or charts to visualize information.

Back

Copying slides word for word.

Front

True or False: You have to study your notes more than once for them to be helpful.

Back

True