The process of recording information to help us remember important things later on is called...
Note taking
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True or False: Taking notes can help us enhance our focus and stay engaged with the material we are learning.
TRUE!
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True or False: Practicing note taking can ONLY help us at school.
FALSE! Note taking can be helpful throughout our entire lives because we are ALWAYS learning new things!!!
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True or False: When we are taking notes, we should write as much information as we possibly can and fill up our papers or Google Docs as much as possible.
FALSE!!! This makes it impossible to read and find the information we need later on! Keep your notes concise and clear to help you recall just what you need.
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True or False: Having a structured note taking system (such as a 3 column list) can help us take more effective notes and pick out the information we need rather than writing EVERYTHING down.
TRUE!!! Having more structured notes/templates can keep us on track and ensure that we don't jot down unnecessary information.
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True or False: When your teachers provide guided notes for you, you should use these first.
TRUE! When your teachers make guided notes for you, they design them to focus on the most important information.
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What is your favorite way to take notes? On the computer? With paper or pencil? Explain why!
Answers will vary.
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What is the 3rd column on our 3 list method? Why is this important?
QUESTIONS! This allows us to write questions down about anything we may still be confused or curious about so that we don't forget.
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True or False: Note taking takes practice to master and get really good at.
TRUE! It takes lots of practice to improve our note taking skills.
