Note-taking Strategies for your Classroom by Heather Miller, Ph.D.

Concept Mapping

heathermiller16 — 2024-07-25 16:45:04 UTC

I use concept mapping after a section/chapter with the whole class

(Math) provide a packet with some areas for them to fill in and space for in-class examples

2024-09-20 15:01:55 UTC

Study Guide

2024-09-20 15:01:59 UTC

I use my study guide questions to point to what I think is important for them to know.

Sharing

2024-09-20 15:02:19 UTC

Some students ask to share their notes with each other, and they all get something new out of it

Lecture Highlights

2024-09-20 15:02:23 UTC

I give students the power points before class so they can focus on highlighting key points and questions they or other students pose during class.

Guided Notes

2024-09-20 15:02:42 UTC

I build guided notes for each content section of my class. It's like a detailed outline that shows them places to write things down and tracks with my lecture, slides, and in-class activities. Exam questions come from the guided notes, too, to encourage them to keep up with them.

Review Sheet

2024-09-20 15:02:44 UTC

I provide unit review sheets the second day of class and page numbers during lectures and discussions.

English

2024-09-20 15:02:56 UTC

I take notes as I lecture and model what it looks like to the students as a handout

Programming Classes

2024-09-20 15:03:46 UTC

Ask the students to open the programs editors and write the code on their own. See the results in real time.

2024-09-20 15:03:50 UTC

I let students use their handwritten notes on their final exam. The vast majority come with their notes, and since they have studied their notes, they don’t use them during the exam.

Sq3r strategy

2024-09-20 15:04:48 UTC

Survey, question, respond (to questions), recite (summary), recall/review