1. A summary or reinforcement of the main points of what you read, heard or saw; they are also an essential record of where information came from.

SHOREHAM ACADEMY INDUCTION

NOTE TAKING

Gaining Independence

You will need a pen and Paper/note book….

1. A summary or reinforcement of the main points of what you read, heard or saw; they are also an essential record of where information came from (for referencing purposes).

2. Aid to memory. Using your own words3. Useful for future revision purposes,

particularly in preparation for exams or writing assignments.

4. Stops boredom. It Helps you to concentrate on the lesson or reading; the note-writing process can help you overcome distraction and can encourage you to become a more active, rather than passive, learner.

Why write notes?

Lessons, or from printed texts. If the subject is an unfamiliar one, this is often inevitable, particularly with international students who are trying hard to understand, follow and note what the teacher is saying.

But it should be regarded as the first-stage only of the process and should lead on to note-making.

IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE NEAT – THIS IS A WORKING DRAFT

Note-taking is when you simply write (some of) what you hear in

(a) when you review your notes and re-organise them in a way that makes more sense or leads to more obvious connections between points;

(b) Note-making then, is when you have to actively select, organise and connect data and information that is particularly relevant and important to a deeper understanding of the subject.

Note-making follows on from taking notes and happens when:

• Bullet points – DO NOT JUST COPY• Underlining or highlight key points• No redundant words, you are trying to

reduce material• Use familiar and unpretentious words or

pictures• A direct style of writing• Bullet pointing is easier to recall (but bullet

pointing is actually an intellectual skill)

Try & Understand the BIG PICTURE about the story / explanation / theory.

When making notes use;

You can use...

Mr Felton’s Favourite: Pattern Notes

THEN…..

TRANSFORM (note taking)The content of the lessons into notes in your own words – Mind-maps, bullet points etc

PRACTISE Applying this content to exam questions

RECALL Generate a verbal or visual mnemonic that would prompt recall of the content (TPR)

Apply it usingTPR - Learning

If you like playing with words, you will probably enjoy

making up mnemonics to help you remember lists.

You use the first letter of each word you need to remember to make a new word – one that triggers off your memory.

Other Aids to Note Taking and Making

Note Taking

1. Understand the BIG picture

2. Highlight KEY POINTS

3. Be Logical 4. Be Selective

5. Review notes and use TPR Learning

6. Practise and Recall using Mnemonics

Don’t forget..