• What it is: Simplifies difficult words and sentences to make reading easier

• How to use it: Paste text to get simpler versions, build vocabulary, or check understanding of challenging reading

📰 Newsela

• What it is: News and current event articles at different reading levels

• How to use it: Practice active reading, find articles that match your level, and build background knowledge

🧠 Kurzweil 3000

• What it is: Text-to-speech tool with highlighting, note-taking, and translation features

• How to use it: Listen to readings, highlight key points, and create study notes for review

🎧 Voice Dream Reader

• What it is: Reads aloud PDFs, eBooks, and web pages with customizable voices and speed

• How to use it: Use when you’re tired of reading, want to listen on the go, or prefer auditory learning

💡 Inspiration

• What it is: A visual mapping tool for brainstorming and organizing ideas

• How to use it: Create concept maps or outlines to better understand readings and plan essays

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• background 📹 about note-taking approach

• Introduction to 3 types of note-taking approaches

• 📹 on paper Cornell notes

• 📹 on sketchnoting within Cornell notes

• background article 🔗 on mind mapping

• 📹 on explanation of 5 methods for note-taking

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• 📹 for transcription-based note taking with audio recording

• 📹 for Digital note taking applications for IPADS

• article 🔗for mind mapping software options

• article 🔗 for 7 different note-taking apps

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• Tutorial 📹 on flashcards

• article 🔗 for overview of study approaches

• 📹 on evidence-based study approaches

• website 🔗 for introductory information on 6 study techniques

• website 🔗 for all things Pomodoro Technique

• article 🔗 for test taking strategies

The video introduces the Cornell Note-Taking System

• how to set up page layout for this note-taking system

• how to use which section of the note-taking system during and after a lecture, an assigned reading and/or video etc.

  
  

  
  

  Benefits of the Cornell Method

  • Encourages active engagement with the material.

  • Helps with organizing and reviewing notes.

  • Aids in long-term retention and exam preparation.

🔑 Key Points from the Video

• Sketchnoting Techniques Introduced

  • Icons & Symbols: Use simple drawings to represent concepts.

  • Arrows & Connectors: Show relationships between ideas.

  • Typography: Vary font size and style for emphasis.

  • Color Coding: Use color to group or highlight information.

• Visual Enhancements to Cornell Notes

  • Replace or supplement text with sketches in the note-taking area.

  • Use the cue column for visual prompts or mini-icons.

  • Summarize with a visual metaphor or a mind map.

    
    

    Benefits of Combining Both Methods

    • Boosts comprehension and recall.

    • Makes reviewing notes more enjoyable and efficient.

    • Supports different learning styles, especially visual learners.

• find a study resource to offer a structure or guide and add or personalize it

• find an online content maker that provides explanations of math concepts

  • first test out this content maker/channel with content you know well to see if you like their style.

  • This way when you come across content you need more explanation or want another reference point you have a source to return to.

Some of content covered in this channel include:

• algebra

• trigonometry

• pre-calculus

• calculus

some of the content covered on this channel include:

• algebra

• trigonometry

• precalculus

• calculus

• statistics

• spaced repetition

• retrieval practice

• interleaving

• elaboration

• dual coding

• concrete examples

• Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and relax your shoulders.

• Open your exam and review it from beginning to end before you start answering questions.

• Carefully review directions. Re-read them as needed.

• Divide the exam into 20-minute segments including an extra segment at the end for review and revision. Mark the 15-minute stopping point throughout your text.

• Set an alarm for 15 minutes. Take a break, stand up, walk around, waive your arms, stretch, drink water, or eat a small snack. Do this every 15 minutes during your exam.

• Don’t get stuck. Move on.

What it is:
A structured 5-step method that improves comprehension and recall.

How to do it:

• Survey: Skim headings, bolded terms, and summaries to get an overview.

• Question: Turn headings or topics into questions you want to answer.

• Read: Read actively, looking for answers to your questions.

• Recite: Summarize key points in your own words (out loud or in notes).

• Review: Revisit main ideas and questions to reinforce memory.

  
  

Why it works:
SQ3R helps you actively engage with material and remember more for exams.

What it is:
A strategy where you interact with the text rather than passively reading.

How to do it:

• Highlight only the most important sentences or terms.

• Write margin notes, questions, or quick summaries as you read.

• Circle or underline keywords and definitions.

Why it works:
This keeps your brain engaged, helps you spot key concepts, and makes reviewing faster.

What it is:
Setting a clear goal for why you are reading each text.

How to do it:

• Decide what you want to learn or understand before you start.

• Ask yourself: “What am I looking for?” or “What question am I answering?”

• Focus your attention on relevant sections that meet your goal.
  

Why it works:
Reading with a goal helps you filter information, save time, and improve understanding.

• What it is: A guide for breaking down articles or chapters into smaller chunks and identifying the thesis and key points

• How to use it: Summarize each section of a reading, then create a 2–3 sentence summary to capture the main idea

• What it is: A checklist of strategies to use before, during, and after reading (e.g., predicting, highlighting, summarizing)

• How to use it: Check off strategies you already use and pick new ones to try for better comprehension and retention

• What it is: A 4-level approach to skimming texts for different purposes—from quick overviews to deep reading

• How to use it: Decide how much time you have, then follow the steps (e.g., read chapter intros/conclusions or focus on topic sentences)

• What it is: A framework of strategies for before, during, and after reading to help with comprehension and recall

• How to use it: Activate prior knowledge before reading, take notes during, and summarize or create study tools after reading

• What it is: Feeling nervous or stressed during tests, which can affect memory, focus, and performance.

• Strategies & Tools:

  • Practice under test-like conditions (Quizlet, Khan Academy timed quizzes).

  • Breathing exercises: Box Breathing (inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4) or 4-7-8 breathing before/during exams.

  • Pomodoro method: Study in 25-minute focus blocks with 5-minute breaks.

  • Apps: Headspace or Calm for guided relaxation.

• What it is: The fear of confirming negative stereotypes about a group you belong to (e.g., “people like me aren’t good at math”), which can increase stress and lower performance.

• Strategies & Tools:

  • Reframe tests as challenges, not threats—remind yourself of past successes.

  • Write a 2-minute self-affirmation (list personal values or strengths).

  • Find role models or success stories that show you belong in the space.

  • Resource: TED Talk – The Threat of Stereotypes by Claude Steele.

• What it is: Feeling like you don’t belong or that your success is due to luck rather than skill—even when you’re capable and qualified.

• Strategies & Tools:

  • Keep a “Success Journal” – note 3 wins each week, big or small.

  • Use “I am learning” reframes (e.g., “I’m still developing this skill” instead of “I’m bad at this”).

  • Connect with mentors or peer support to gain perspective.

  • Resource: Podcast – Unlocking Us with Brené Brown on self-doubt.

• Mindful Countdown: Name 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste.

• Power Pose: Stand tall with open arms for 2 minutes to boost confidence.

• Reframe “What-Ifs”: Turn “What if I fail?” into “What if I surprise myself?”

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• General tips for studying for math and interacting with study resources

• example of a math cheat sheet (think about using it, adding to it with your own notes, or making your own)

• NancyPi YouTube channel for math content

• Professor Leonard YouTube channel for math content

• Evernote

• RemNote

• Notion

• Obsidian

• Typora

• Microsoft OneNote

• Joplin