How to Take & Study Notes (7th)

What is the main purpose of taking and studying notes according to the text? (Select all that apply)

• To write down everything the teacher says

• To identify important information and understand the big picture

• To memorize every detail for the test

• To avoid asking questions in class

• To identify when you are lost or having trouble understanding before it's too late and knowing how to get clarification.

What is one of the best strategies to prime your brain for a class lecture?

• Skipping the textbook and relying on class notes

• Reading the topic in your textbook before class

• Memorizing the textbook after class

• Ignoring the visuals in the textbook

What is one benefit of having your textbook open to related pages while your teacher is lecturing?

• It helps you memorize the textbook.

• It allows you to doodle during class.

• It helps you pay attention and remember information more quickly.

• It makes the class more entertaining.

What key question should you ask yourself as your teacher is lecturing?

• What time is lunch?

• How does this information relate to the main topic?

• Who is sitting next to me?

• What is the weather like outside?

What is the purpose of leaving the left 1/3 of the page blank when taking notes?

• To draw pictures.

• To write down unrelated thoughts.

• To record summary questions after class.

• To make the page look neat.

Why is it important to date every page of your notes? (Select all that apply)

• It helps you remember the date.

• It makes the notes look neat.

• It helps determine what information will be on specific tests/quizzes.

• It allows you to write more notes.

• Keeps papers in order in case your binder pops open.

Why should you create summary questions from your notes? (Select all that apply)

• To make your notes longer.

• To help you learn information at a higher level and remember it better.

• To make your notes more colorful.

• To impress your teacher.

• The questions become a study guide.

What is one suggested use for the back pages of notebook paper?

• Writing essays

• Adding additional information, drawing charts, pictures, symbols

• Practicing handwriting

• Doodling

When should you take notes? (Select all that apply)

• When the teacher repeats the same information twice.

• When the teacher writes information on the board.

• When the teacher explains the same concept in several different ways.

• When the teacher is talking to another student.

What is the recommended time frame for reviewing new notes after class?

• Within 24 hours

• Within a week

• Within a month

• Immediately before the next class