Note-Taking

1. Note-Taking

2. Step 1 • Try to sit as close to the front of the class as you can. • If this isn’t possible, sit where you can see the teacher at all times.

3. Step 2 • Use focused listening. Look at the teacher and try to clear your mind of what you are thinking about. • Have a positive attitude. • After you listen for a period of time, you should feel tired; after all, listening is an activity.

4. Step 3 • Listen 80% of the time and write 20% of the time.

5. Step 4 • Begin each note taking session on a new page of paper. • Start by writing down your first and LAST name, class period, and a title for the notes.

6. Step 5 • Keep your notes organized. • Use a separate spiral bound notebook for each subject or use a notebook with divider sections.

7. Step 6 • Don’t try to write down everything the teacher says. • Try to record as many facts and ideas as you can. • Mark the most important things with a star or color code them.

8. Step 7 • Use abbreviations to shorten some words. etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc

9. Step 8 • Concentrate on the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How words when you take notes.

10. Step 9 • Review your notes the day you take them and regularly.

11. Step 10 • Write assignments and tests with due dates in the same place for all your classes. • (Planner)