Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well in all your schoolwork. There are some ideas that can help you take better notes.
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You'll be disorganized if you try to write down every word in class. And you might miss what the teacher is saying if you pay too much attention to getting your notes right. So just write down the most important points in class.
Remember to ask if you miss something.
If the teacher's going too fast, your classmates will also be happy to hear the information again. If you don't want to ask in class, see your teacher afterwards.
Compare your notes with others
It can help you and your friend find out mistakes and remember what you have learned. It can also help you remember information when it's time for a test.
Copy the notes if it's necessary
If you've scribbled(潦草书写) down notes in a hurry, you might not be able to read them later. Look over your notes when you get home, and write them again if you need to.
Organize your notes and notebooks
Keep notes for each subject in one place. This could mean keeping a notebook or part of a notebook for each subject as you take notes in class.
| A. Write down key points. B. In this way, you can find everything easily. C. Don't be afraid to ask the repeat something you miss. D. Copying them also helps you learn and remember what you have written. E. Go over your notes with a friend and compare what the two of you have written down. |
