PAGES 81-86 IN SURVIVAL BOOK

Taking Effective Notes&

How to Read a Textbook

Why Take Notes?

Remembering detailsTurns listening into an active processChanges the message that you are sending

IN A WORD….EVERYTHING

What do I take notes on?

What do I actually write?

Listen, process and write all at the same time

Depends on what style you use

Other Helpful Tips

Be mindful of where you areChoose your seat carefullyGet enough sleepDo not go hungryTemperature of classCome to class preparedListen for verbal cuesWatch for physical cues

Reading Survey

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Pros ConsHelps you be

prepared for classReinforces lectureVisual aidesPractice problemsStandardizes

courses

Expensive!No story lineComplex

Pros and Cons of Textbooks

Tips from Page 85 and 86

Start with a positive attitudeChoose a good environmentDo not procrastinateReview Notes FirstSkim aheadDo it in ChunksTake notesLook up words

Tips from Page 85 and 86

Pause to reviewCreate questions, look for answersTurn statements into ?’sGet your ears involvedWork with othersUse Practice problemsTake breaksGet rid of distractionsWork on reading faster