Note Taking Strategies

1. INCLUSION
STRATEGIES FOR
SECONDARY
CLASSROOM
By Using Note Taking
by James Lesui

2. WHY TAKE NOTES?
 Learn to organize, record, review information both in written text
and oral presentations and lectures
 Learn how to organize using different methods
 Learn skills for time efficiency

3. ORGANIZATION
 Using a binder with binder paper allows for more organized
learning
 Allows adding and removing of sections of notes
 Having a binder per class keeps each class notes organized and
separate from each other
 Using one side of the paper allows ability to take notes out and
set side by side for review
 Reading assigned chapter before attending lectures allows for
better familiarity of material
 Brainstorm questions from readings for class discussions and
clarification

4. RECORD
 Using abbreviations can help with keeping consistent notes and
information retention
 Actively listen and record being aware of professors as they
highlight important main points, give examples, number or list
points, emphasize information, and phrases that show
relationships, concludes, compares, connects, contrasts, and
summarizes.

5. DUAL OR MULTICOLUMN NOTE TAKING
METHOD
 Easier revision
 Efficient format for using main ideas of lectures
 Better organization

6. REVIEW NOTES
 Review notes as soon as possible after the lecture for apt memory
for filling in and revision
 Review notes on a daily basis

7. PARTIAL GRAPHIC ORGANIZER NOTES
 Provides students with higher student achievement
 Increases metacognitive skills
 Promotes cognitive processes for learning
 Overall is an organized strategy