Why take notes? Note-taking stimulates critical thinking skills. Note taking helps students remember what is said in class. A good set of notes can help students work on assignments and prepare for tests outside of the classroom.

Why take notes? Good notes allow students to help each other problem solve. Good notes help students organize and process data and information. Helps student recall by getting them to process their notes 3 times. Writing is a great tool for learning!

Taking Notes in Class is a 3-stage Process. There are things you need to do: Before class During class & After class

BEFORE CLASS (Get Ready to Take Notes) Review your notes from the previous day. This will help you remember what was already covered & get you ready to understand new information. Complete all assigned readings before you come to class. Your teacher will expect you to know some things before notes are given. Bring all note-taking materials to class (pens, paper, notebook)

DURING CLASS (Take Notes) Keep your attention focused on what the teacher is saying. Listen for “signal” words -- (“The most important point is…” or “Remember that…”) Write quickly -- Include ONLY the most important information Place a “?” next to information you write in your notes, but aren’t real clear on.

AFTER CLASS (Review Your Notes) Review your notes each night! Make your notes more accurate by answering any questions you had when writing your notes in class. Use your textbook, if you need help! Summarize the day’s lecture at the end of your notes.

The Note-Taking Process Has 3 PARTS = Pre-Reading Lecture/Reading Text Summary

Note-Taking Styles Cornell Notes Two-Column Outlining SQ3R Mapping

Cornell Notes

History of Cornell Notes Developed in 1949 at Cornell University by Walter Pauk. Designed in response to frustration over student test scores. Meant to be easily used as a test study guide. Adopted by most major law schools as the preferred note taking method.

Class Notes Topic 3 to 4 sentence summary across First & Last Name Class Title Period Date Topic Class Notes Questions, Subtitles, Headings, Etc. 3 to 4 sentence summary across the bottom of the last page of the day’s notes

Example (Diagram copied (Questions about it ) during lecture) How do the ticks find the cattle? Why don’t the ticks usually kill their host? How could tick infestations in cattle impact humans?

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Example Physics Notes in College

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Practice Time Now take out a sheet of Cornell note paper and get ready to practice the skill.

Now YOU Try It!! Read the information on “Credit Requirements” on the next slide. Jot down your notes on “Credit Requirements” on the blank piece of paper Be sure to write them using the Cornell Notes style

All seventh and eighth-grade students enrolled in the junior high schools will be required to pass a minimum of six (6) credits a year in the required basic curriculum. In the seventh grade, two (2) credits must be earned in the following area: Language Arts (two-period block) and one (1) credit must be earned in each of the following areas: Math, Science, Social Studies & PE One-half (1/2) credit will be earned for each semester’s work successfully completed in each area. In the eighth grade, two (2) credits must be earned in Language Arts unless a grade level proficiency score has been achieved in reading as demonstrated on a state or district approved assessment. One (1) credit must also be earned in each of the following areas: Math, Science, Social Studies & PE A maximum of two (2) credits per year can be earned through successful completion of the offered electives. Credit Requirements

“Credit Requirements” All students must pass BOTH semesters of their 5 core classes to be promoted to next grade. 7th 8th Math Math Science Science Social Studies Social Studies Language Arts LA/English PE PE Core Classes: Required, academic classes What are the 5 core classes a student must pass? Are the core classes the same in both 7th and 8th grade? Summary of Notes goes here!

Tips on Taking Text Notes Take notes while reading Include headings, key terms, & graphics Take down only the important ideas: brief, but clear Summarize in your own words Use textbook review questions to develop study questions

Tips on Taking Text Notes Review textbook notes Identify main ideas Fill in details for better understanding Identify unclear information and/or questions - collaborate for answers Delete unnecessary information Write a summary

Tips on Taking Discussion Notes Use discussion topics/questions organize your notes Include your own responses in notes Develop questions to review later Add references to other material as they come to mind

Tips for Studying with Notes Make use of the CORNELL format Cover the right side of your notes; review and answer study questions from the left using the right side as an answer key Quiz yourself out loud Cover the right side with blank paper; write out answers to the left column study questions

Tips for Studying with Notes Write! Write summaries of the most important material in the summary/reflection section Write a quiz for others using notes; exchange and correct Write anticipated test questions beyond those already in the left-hand column and write answers

Tips for Studying with Notes Review Look over notes frequently to keep information and questions still unanswered fresh in mind Recite information from notes

Tips for Studying with Notes Study in a Group Exchange notes with others to make sure you have all of the important information Check your notes against your group members to make sure you all understood the material Rewrite notes if necessary

Always Keep A Copy of the Cornell Notes template in your notebook!