AVID Cornell and Focused Notes

Why should students take notes?

• because they are bored

• to help them remember information

• to help them fail their class

• None of the above

All notes should include the following:

• Summary and Notes

• Notes

• Heading, Notes, Questions, and Summary

• Heading

The Focused Notes process is MOST EFFECTIVE when

• students revisit thier notes multiple times

• students put them away in their binder

• students use only one format

• students don't ask questions

The Summary is

• a paragraph that answers the Essential Questions and that includes the main ideas.

• a paragraph about what I did in class that day.

• a paragraph that explains what we learned in that unit.

• about how you feel that day

How many phases or steps are there in the Cornell/Focused Note-Taking Process?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 5

In step 1 of the note-taking process, you are supposed to create the note template and format the paper.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Cornell Note-taking method is the best for every learning situation.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why do we write questions in the left column of Cornell notes?

• to help us remember what is on the right

• to stimulate critical thinking skills

• to create a study guide

• All of these.

What should be in the Heading of your Cornell Notes?

• Name, Date, Period, Topic, and Essential Question

• Essential Question and Date

• Summary

• Summary and Questions

How often should you revisit your notes?

• 10, 24, 7

• Every day

• Every other day

• Never