Cornell Notes Techniques and Strategies

Mr. Rocher's biology class teaches the Cornell note-taking method, emphasizing its importance for studying and understanding material. The process involves setting up notes with a specific structure, taking notes effectively, and summarizing key points. This method aids in test preparation by encouraging understanding over memorization.

Why are Cornell Notes considered an important form of note-taking?

• They make your notes look neat.

• They help you draw better.

• They assist in better studying and understanding material.

• They are a requirement for all classes.

What is the first step in documenting notes using the Cornell method?

• Using different colored pens.

• Highlighting key points.

• Writing the summary at the bottom.

• Drawing a wobbly wonky eye to divide the paper.

Where should you write the topic you are studying in Cornell Notes?

• In the left-hand column.

• In the large box on the right.

• On the very top line.

• At the bottom of the page.

What should you do if you are an aspiring artist while taking Cornell Notes?

• Draw on a separate sheet of paper.

• Use the large box on the right for notes and drawings.

• Only use text in your notes.

• Avoid drawing to save space.

Why is it important to skip lines between ideas when taking notes?

• To make the notes look longer.

• To ensure you can read and add to them later.

• To make it colorful.

• To use more paper.

What should you do after viewing a video or reading a text?

• Rewrite the entire text.

• Pull out main ideas, key points, and important dates.

• Draw a summary.

• Highlight everything.

Where should you write the key ideas in Cornell Notes?

• In the large box on the right.

• At the bottom of the page.

• In the middle of the page.

• In the left-hand column.

What should the bottom section of Cornell Notes contain?

• A list of questions.

• A summary of the key points.

• Additional drawings.

• Extra notes.

What is the purpose of re-reading your notes in the right column before a test?

• To memorize the text.

• To add more drawings.

• To understand the examples pulled from the text or video.

• To rewrite them neatly.

Why is it important to understand how concepts connect in Cornell Notes?

• To fill up the page.

• To impress the teacher.

• To be able to apply knowledge in test questions.

• To make the notes look organized.