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WorksheetsNote-Taking and Memory Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
In 1885, Hermann Ebbinghaus hypothesized a phenomenon he named "the __________ curve", which shows how information is lost over time if we don't revisit or establish connections to it.
Forgetting
Learning
Retention
Acquisition
What does "Relative Importance" refer to in the context of note-taking?
Determining the significance of information
Focusing on minor details
Ignoring the significance of information
Categorizing information by topic
Which of the following is an example of applying notes?
Summarizing the notes for discussion
Using the notes for practical purposes
Reviewing the notes for understanding
Memorizing the notes for tests
The whole point of taking notes is to:
Memorize information for short-term recall.
Learn something and then be able to apply the learning.
Summarize content without learning.
Organize thoughts without application.
Which phase of FNT (Focused Note-Taking) is associated with taking notes?
Phase 2 of FNT
Phase 4 of FNT
Phase 1 of FNT
Phase 3 of FNT
In Phase 3 of FNT (Connecting Thinking), what do we identify in the notes?
headings
summaries
chunks
sections
What does "paraphrasing" mean?
Copying information verbatim
Translating information into another language
Summarizing information in brief points
Rewriting information in your own words
Which of the following are examples of Phase 4 in the note-taking process?
Consider how the learning helps you meet the note-taking objective. Plan where you go from here.
These are things you need to make connections to (Phase 3 of FNT)
These are examples of Wonderment questions (Phase 3 of FNT)
Step 4 - Ways to think about the notes as a whole
The statement "The 3 most important facts from today's lesson are ________________" is an example of which type of sentence starter?
Example of a Definition sentence starter
Example of a Reflection sentence starter
Example of a Conclusion sentence starter
Example of a Summary sentence starter
Now that I know about __________ I can fully understand __________ and how this relates to _______________.
Example of a Conclusion sentence starter
Example of a Reflection sentence starter
Example of a Summary sentence starter
Example of a Definition sentence starter
Looking over notes to clarify and expand on information is best described as:
None of the answer choices
Think about the notes as a whole (Phase 4) by...
None of these answers
Review notes
What does the abbreviation "b/w" stand for?
behind; example - My car was stuck behind the van and the dumpster.
beside; example - My car was parked beside the van and the dumpster.
beneath; example - My car was stuck beneath the van and the dumpster.
between; example - My car was stuck b/w the van and the dumpster.
The "Curve of Forgetting" says that once you complete at least ________ repetitions with your notes the information is all but cemented in your brain.
5
2
3
7
Which Phase of FNT is this describing? Learners should ask questions they really want to find the answers to and truly want to discuss.
Phase 4
Phase 1
Phase 3
Phase 2
Things the teacher wants you to remember & you should make sure are included in your notes
Inexpensive Items
Important Items
Expensive Items
Any type of Item
How do you "apply your learning" after taking good notes?
Pass a test or complete an essay
Summarize notes without testing
Discuss topics without evaluation
Memorize facts without application
Which phase of the FNT (Four-Phase Note-Taking) process involves revising notes by underlining, highlighting, circling, chunking, questioning, adding, deleting, and organizing main ideas and details?
Phase 4 of FNT
Phase 2 of FNT
Phase 3 of FNT
Phase 1 of FNT
What does it mean to "reflect" in the note-taking process?
Memorizing facts for recall
Practicing skills repeatedly
Summarizing key points quickly
Thinking about the learning experience
Demonstrate what you've learned or apply it to a new situation.
Phase 5 - Using your notes
Phase 3 - Organizing your notes
Phase 2 - Taking detailed notes
Phase 4 - Reviewing your notes
Save and revisit your notes as a resource or learning tool to help you apply or demonstrate what you have learned.
Phase 1 of FNT
Phase 5 of FNT
Phase 2 of FNT
Phase 3 of FNT
These are examples of which part of Phase 4? What have I learned? Capture the most important aspects of your notes. Answer the Essential Question.
Reflecting on your notes
Using notes to prepare for quizzes and tests
Summarizing your notes
Assigning page numbers to keep notes organized
Arranging Information means:
Randomizing information for variety.
Categorizing information by topic.
Organizing information in a desired order.
Simplifying information for clarity.
In Phase 1 of FNTN (Taking Notes), we: Establish a purpose, choose a _______, write notes!
format
color
font
topic
Students can summarize and reflect in many ways, individually and/or collaboratively, and with many different tools. What should they do?
Memorize the notes exactly.
Disregard the notes entirely.
Concentrate on specific details.
Think about the notes as a whole.
The main points from my notes are ________________.
Example of a Summary sentence starter
A type of conclusion
A question for discussion
A supporting detail
To develop and deepen understanding, what should students do with their notes?
Think about the notes as a whole.
Focus on individual details.
Ignore the notes completely.
Memorize the notes verbatim.
What does anomaly mean?
Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Something that confirms expectations
Something that is typical and common
Something that follows standard procedures
Which of the following is a way to make your notes more personal by including your understanding of why you needed to learn the information?
In a Reflection -
Review notes
In a Summary -
Apply the Learning
What does completing 5 repetitions of reviewing, interacting, thinking, and doing it again help you achieve?
Curve of Forgetting
Memory Trace
Think about the Notes as a Whole (Phase 4) By...
Serial Position Curve
Which of the following is an example of a sentence starter for explaining the steps to solve an equation?
Example of a Reflection sentence starter
Example of a Conclusion sentence starter
Example of a Summary sentence starter
Example of a Definition sentence starter
