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Taking Notes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A goal of notes taking is collecting key concepts, main ideas, and supporting details. True or False | True |
| You should polish your notes within 24 hours? True or False | True-As soon as possible after each class, make sure your notes are accurate, complete, and understandable. |
| Students can create good notes if they do not attend class? True or False | False-You can borrow notes from another student, but they may not have good note taking skills and you will miss out of key points. |
| Completing assignments before class will better prepare you for a lecture. True or False | True-This effort increases your ability to understand lectures and discussions. |
| Using a two-column note for mathematics is most efficient. True or False | False-A three-column approach is helpful in mathematics. |
| Comparing notes with a fellow classmate or your study group is not a good idea. True or False. | False-Comparing notes is helpful because you might have missed a key detail of the lecture. |
| Which of the following are appropriate supplies for note taking. A: Pens B: Ring binders C: Laptop computer D: All of the above | D |
| When using a concept map, where you place your information is the______. | key---Placement shows both their level of importance and their relationship to one another. |
| Which of the following is a verbal cues? A: The point is B: They key here is C: The following is very important D: All of the above | D |
| If you are unable to keep up with note taking, _______ is a great way to fill in the gaps in your notes or review concepts. | Recording the class. Be sure to get permission from your instructor first. |
| What information will help keep your note pages organized? A: Course name B: Date of class C: A classmates phone number D: A and B | D |
| What are the three strategies for speeding up your note-taking? | Condensing, leaving a blank space and using abbreviations |
| We lose about ______ percent of what we learn within 24 hours? A: 0 % B: 75% C: 45% D: 35% | B |
| Take notes with an _________? | Outline |
| Write a __________ at the top of the page? | Key concept |
| Record main ideas beginning at the ________ margin? | Left |
| ___________ are helpful when lectures leap from idea to idea. | Concept maps |
| When you miss something, skip ahead leaving ________ in your notes? A: A few blank lines B: Question marks C: A doodle you drew D: All of the above | A |
| Which is an example of an abbreviation? A: & B: %$&% C: w/o D: A and C | D |
| What are 4 things you can do to polish your notes? | 1, Finish partial sentences 2. Expand on key words 3. Fill in blank spaces with missing information 4: Correct misspellings |