Cornell Notes Quiz

What is the primary purpose of Cornell Notes?

• To make notes look organized

• To avoid writing during class

• To help students retain more information

• To impress the professor

What should you write in the Notes section?

• Only the questions you have

• Your personal opinions

• Every word the professor says

• The gist and important details of what's being said

How can you keep up with note-taking during a lecture?

• By recording the lecture

• By writing down every word

• By using abbreviations and symbols

• By not taking any notes

What is the Q section traditionally used for?

• Summarizing the lecture

• Drawing diagrams

• Writing down lecture notes

• Adding questions to help remember or organize material

How can the Q section be used when reading a textbook?

• To draw illustrations

• To summarize the chapter

• To identify what you still need to study more

• To write down every detail

What is one of the best things about using Cornell Notes?

• It reduces the amount of writing

• It makes your notes look neat

• It keeps your brain active in several different ways

• It allows you to skip classes

What should you do if the standard Cornell Notes setup doesn't give you enough room?

• Use a new page for each class

• Write smaller

• Only write the summary

• Skip the Q section

What is the purpose of the summary section?

• To draw diagrams

• To write down every detail

• To summarize what you learned in a few sentences

• To ask questions

When is the best time to write the summary?

• Before the class

• At the end of the semester

• Soon after the class

• During the class

What is a powerful learning tool mentioned in the text?

• Skipping the summary

• Writing down every word

• Not taking any notes

• Taking facts and distilling them into main ideas