Notetaking refers to the notes a student takes during a class or lecture. Note making is when a student creating notes from printed material, like books. Both of these processes seem very important to me. I have always taken notes in classes, but as I was reading this chapter I realized I have never experience note making. Another thing I find as a weakness to me, is I have never really been taught how to take good, effective notes. I feel like this is essential for students when they depend on them to study and make good grades.
I loved this chapter because of the strategies and different things they talked about that set students up for success. I liked the idea of listening to a read aloud first, and then the second time it is done the students get a chance to take notes. This would have helped me because I always felt like I couldn't listen and take notes at the same time. I also found it hard to keep up with what was being said. Structured notetaking would have also been beneficial to me, especially in math. I had no idea how to take notes in math and my notes were always so scattered that they didn't help when I went to study.
Why do teachers continue to have students rely on notes for tests if they don't teach them how to take effective notes?
What are some good strategies for students who continue to struggle with notetaking and make low grades on tests because of it?
Hi Katy, not uncommon your experiences, "I have always taken notes in classes, but as I was reading this chapter I realized I have never experience note making. Another thing I find as a weakness to me, is I have never really been taught how to take good, effective notes." It's our job, I believe, to offer a variety of notetaking (and notemaking) strategies and then get them to think about what works for them and why. Dr. B
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