ACA Ch9 Note taking Strategies
During class
-Avoid distractions -Use SOARS when taking notes -Use abbreviations
When to take notes
-Class Discussions -Student-Led presentations -Group/Paired activities -Explanations of assignments -Demonstrations
After clads
-Look over notes -write one minute summary -colour code notes -Try to identify 5 main points -Compare notes with classmate -Follow up with instructor
SOARS (tells you what to take notes on)
-Singled out -On the board -Asked -Repeated or -Stressed
Before class
-Sleep at night -use bathroom -small snack -drink -review notes -sit where you won't be distracted
Taking notes require
Active thinking and listening
Cornell Method (T method)
Divide notes into three sections: Left-questions Right- notes Bottom-summary
Two column method
Fold paper in half. Write questions on the left and take notes on the right
Informal outline
Visually organised the presented material by spacing information out on the page (use the space at the bottom to write down summaries questions and info)
