Note Taking Strategies Quiz

Which of the following is not a common way to take notes?

• Cornell

• Mind-Reader

• Flowchart

• Matrix

Note Taking is a process that happens ________________.

• Before class

• During class

• After class

• All of the above

What should you do with your notes after class?

• Transform them into a new format

• Throw them away

• Ignore them

• Keep them as they are

How can using all of your senses while taking and using notes help you remember information?

• It improves your handwriting

• It makes the notes look more colorful

• It creates different pathways for accessing the information

• It helps you type faster

What is one way to use your notes to create long-term memories?

• Visit office hours to talk through questions you noted during lecture

• Make a study guide

• Write a summary of main points

• All of the above

What is the recommended way to take notes?

• In your own words

• Word for word from the lecture

• Using abbreviations only

• Copying from a classmate

What is one benefit of taking notes by hand?

• It improves your typing skills

• It allows for easy editing and rearranging of notes

• It helps you avoid distractions

• It saves time

What should you do if you're having trouble understanding your professor due to their accent?

• Write down everything they say

• Ask them to speak slower

• Visit office hours to speak with the professor

• Stop attending the lectures

What is one way to power up your note taking strategies?

• Use consistent abbreviations and symbols

• Stick to one note taking method for all classes

• Take notes only during class

• Avoid taking notes in different learning environments

What should you do if you're not sure what to write down during a lecture?

• Write down everything you hear

• Listen for repetition and numbers

• Ask the professor to provide you with notes

• Don't take any notes