One of the most effective ways to remember (and understand) what you are learning in class is to take effective notes in the classroom. This has nothing to do with how neat your handwriting is – it’s all about how your notes are structured. If your in-class notes are messy, unorganized, and unclear, you’re not going to get much use out of them.
Why Are Effective Note Taking Skills Important?
Ensures you are actively listening to what the teacher is saying
- Requires you to think about what you are writing
- Helps you make connections between topics
- Serves as quality review material for after class
- Several note taking techniques to start taking better notes
What Does it look like?
The paper is divided into 3 sections: a 2.5″ margin to the left, a 2″ summary section on the bottom, and a main 6″ in-class note section
- Use the main notes section to take notes during class, use the cues section to review your notes, and the summary section to highlight the main points
Better Grades Start With Better Notes
Taking organized and thoughtful notes can help improve your understanding and recall of what you have learned in class
- Try these methods of note taking in your next classes and see which one works best for you
- To learn other ways to make school a breeze, visit the resource section or learn how Oxford Learning’s tutoring programs can help you build skills to become a better learner
