Focused Note-Taking Test

Which of the following is NOT a best practice during note-taking?

• Writing everything word-for-word

• Recording main ideas

• Using abbreviations

• Organizing with headings

Why is summarizing important?

• It makes notes shorter

• It improves handwriting

• It strengthens long-term memory

• It helps avoid tests

Which phase focuses on turning notes into learning tools?

• Phase 1

• Phase 2

• Phase 3

• Phase 5

Which tool helps with creating higher-level questions?

• Bloom’s Question Stems

• A dictionary

• A calculator

• A textbook glossary

A student highlights key vocabulary, adds margin questions, and draws diagrams. Which phases have they used?

• Phase 1 only

• Phases 2 and 3

• Phases 4 and 5

• None of the above

Which statement best describes the overall goal of Focused Note-Taking?

• To make notes look neat

• To decorate notes

• To learn and retain information more effectively

• To write as much as possible

Which phase involves Bloom’s Question Stems?

• Phase 1

• Phase 3

• Phase 4

• Phase 5

Which of these shows evidence of at least 3 phases?

• Notes with key terms circled, margin questions, and a summary

• Notes copied word-for-word from the textbook

• Blank notebook pages

• Notes with only doodles

Which of the following is an example of processing notes?

• Highlighting key terms

• Drawing arrows to connect ideas

• Adding questions in the margin

Why is it important to process notes soon after class?

• To complete homework faster

• To keep the information fresh in your mind

• To decorate notes

• To avoid re-writing