1. Note-taking Tips for Students

2. Choose a note-taking format and stick with it
Cornell
Interactive notes
Two-column
Split page
Key word

3. Sit where you can see Avoid distractions Teacher or
Chalk board or white board
Overhead screen
Avoid distractions
Hallway noise
Friends
Outside windows

4. Taking notes from a text:
Use text structure to identify key points.
Rely on titles, heading, subheadings and bold words
Use any end of chapter questions to signal important understandings

5. For each class, use a separate notebook section
To make reviewing notes easier, write notes on only the front side of each page.

6. Start notes with new date
Use chapter titles and subheadings as section breaks in your notes

7. Use your own words to capture the main ideas and key details OR
Follow specific format , if required

8. Use lots of space Skip lines Leave extra wide margins
Creates space to add details/other information later
Information is more visible as you review your notes

9. Develop abbreviations or shortcuts
Saves time
Keep a list to remember the abbreviations

10. Read and review notes frequently
At least once every couple of days
When reviewing, use a highlighter to underline big ideas
Add information that will clarify the topic

11. Study notes with a parent or friend
Before a test or quiz
Emphasize highlighted notes, underlined or repeated information