Avid Focused Note Taking

What is the true purpose of the AVID FNTP?

• The purpose for focused note taking is that students can summarize or reflect on their thoughts or knowledge about what subject they’ve learned so far.

• The purpose for focused note taking is that students can learn to use a variety of formats of taking notes and not using the same formats that the rest of others use, they can use these skills with notebooks, maps, graphic organizers and even use sketchnoting on your piece of technology

• The purpose for focused note taking is that it helps a student’s body get active or involved from avoiding negative feelings, drowsiness or slacking off.

What is the second phase of the AVID FNTP?

• Apply on learning

• Connecting Notes

• Taking Notes

• Processing Notes

What are Focused Notes?

• Focused notes are when we interact with our notes by highlighting important information, using question marks to note confusion, or adding comments about our thoughts in the margin.

• Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely goals

• An organizational note-taking structure where topics or questions are on the left, notes are on the right, and a summary is at the bottom.

• Working with others

What is the main goal of AVID Focused Note Taking in Social Studies?

• To memorize historical dates

• To understand and connect historical events

• To write essays

• To create art projects

Which phase of AVID Focused Note Taking involves summarizing the information?

• Taking Notes

• Processing Notes

• Connecting Ideas

• Summarizing and Reflecting

What is a key characteristic of Focused Note Taking?

• It involves rote memorization

• It encourages critical thinking and questioning

• It requires artistic skills

• It is only used in science subjects

How does AVID Focused Note Taking help in Social Studies?

• By improving artistic skills

• By enhancing understanding of complex social concepts

• By memorizing facts

• By focusing on mathematical calculations

What is the first step in the AVID Focused Note Taking process?

• Summarizing

• Taking Notes

• Reflecting

• Connecting Ideas

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Focused Note Taking?

• Improved memory retention

• Enhanced critical thinking

• Increased artistic ability

• Better organization of thoughts

What should students do during the 'Processing Notes' phase?

• Write a summary

• Highlight key points and ask questions

• Create a mind map

• Draw illustrations