The Cornell Method* *When taking notes, you must use Cornell Notes Active Learning The Cornell Method* *When taking notes, you must use Cornell Notes

The Cornell Method STEP 1 Note Basics STEP 2 Note Taking Use the proper format & be consistent Use the CM template (copies or notebook paper) Abbreviate words & use symbols Use bullets/lists Color-code Skip lines between big ideas Record basic info Name Date Block Assignment # Topic Essential Questions/Objectives Record Main Ideas (indicated by me in at the top of each ppt slide) Group or “chunk” sections of notes can be main ideas, segments of each main idea, or every new ppt slide Do not copy EVERYTHING! Learn to read & listen, then analyze information Determine what to keep, leave out, substitute, or paraphrase Record questions for – at least – each “chunk” (add questions as needed)

The Cornell Method STEP 1 Note Basics STEP 2 Note Taking STEP 3 Note Interaction STEP 4 Note Reflection Use the proper format Record basic info Record main ideas Chuck your notes into sections Think, then write Record your own questions for each “chunk” Add questions as needed Review notes: Highlight or mark key info (limit yourself!) Make annotations & additions: Define terms Answer questions Make connections Use again later as a learning tool Create a summary: Synthesize & combine main ideas Address objective(s)… did you meet the obj? Answer essential question(s) Determine the importance of the topic Make connections to other topics/ units/ppts

Annotations Underline & circle info Use codes: ( ) ! ? { } [ ] * ∆ O  Use the margins! Topic Key words Questions Responses Challenges Connections Create a format Draw arrows to related ideas Then what? (1) ________; (2) ________; (3) ________

The goal is to be more successful! Which do you think is more effective? A B

The goal is to be more successful! Which do you think is more effective?