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)