Miscellaneous
Like how a painter must prime a surface to help paint stick, we must prime our brains so....
What is... so new information can "stick"/remember information better.
This note-taking method is best for visualizing connected topics and ideas.
What is... the mind mapping/sketch noting method?
There are three types of note-taking methods.
What is...False; There are five.
This note-taking method is a more visual way to organize your class notes. You begin with the main topic. Then write headings for subtopics that branch off from the main topic. Write important notes under each subtopic.
What is...The Mapping Method
Name the five types of note-taking methods.
What is... 1) Cornell Method 2) Outlining Method 3) Sentence Method 4) Charting Method 5) Mapping Method
The sentence method is best for...
What is... taking quick and simple notes?
Every note-taking strategy will work for each person.
What is... false. Different strategies work for different people, and some strategies work better depending on the class you are in.
This method uses headings and bullet points to organize topics.
What is...The Outlining Method
Name one advantage of using the outlining method.
What is... 1) Allows notes to be neatly organized. 2) It is easy to see the relationship between topics and subtopics. 3) It is easy to turn points into study questions.
This note-taking method is best for reviewing lots of facts.
What is... the charting method?
You should follow different strategies for note-taking when you are typing your notes rather than writing them.
What is... false. The same strategies apply.
When using this method, one divides the page into columns based on categories.
What is...The Charting Method
Name 3 ways you can "prime your brain" to take notes.
What is... 1) Read about the topic in your textbook before class. 2)Have your book open to related pages while your teacher is lecturing. 3) As your teacher is lecturing, constantly ask yourself one key question; "How does this information related to the main topic?"
The outlining method is best for...
What is... easily creating study questions for review?
The process of turning your notes into questions will allow you to process the information at a higher level (rather than just memorizing) and will create instant study guides for you as you prepare for tests.
What is... True.
With this note-taking method, each line on the page is a new and separate topic. To organize your notes even more, you can use headings for each main topic.
What is... the sentence method.
Name four tips for efficiently studying your notes.
What is... 1) Review all new notes within 24 hours of class. 2) Record any information or visuals you remember from class but did not have time to write it down. 3) Create questions that summarize important points in your notes. 4) Review your notes by reading them out loud.
This note-taking method is best for understanding key ideas and relationships.
What is... the Cornell Note-taking method
When you read your text before class and prime your brain while taking notes, the time needed to study for tests will instantly be cut by 50% or more.
What is... True.
This method is divided into three sections: 1. A "cues" section to review your notes after class. 2. A "notes" section to take notes during class. 3. A "summary" section to highlight main ideas.
What is...The Cornell Method