Take note of this… Studying effectively

What we’re learning… Why note-making skills are important at A - Level How to make good notes What to avoid doing

Why do notes matter so much at A – Level? A record of concepts and facts encountered A distillation of thoughts and class discussions An opportunity to understand and learn Organised to suit your courses and exams A skill needed throughout university and career

Note-taking or note-making? Note-taking implies a passive process. You end up with a record, true, but you don’t do much thinking. Note-making implies a more active engagement with material, which is likely to cause better learning.

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