Cornell Note Taking
RationaleIt is our goal to ensure that all students have the tools to be academically successful at Lexington Catholic and for the future. Toward this end we have implemented a note-taking system on a school-wide basis, which has been demonstrated to enhance academic performance. We are using the Cornell note-taking system. This system is applicable to all types of classes. Major goals for these efforts are to assist students in taking comprehensive notes and to be engaged in this activity rather than merely copying down something they have seen. Furthermore, this process assists students in discerning the most important information in lessons and reading. Additionally, the organizational benefits are considerable when students use the system consistently. CORNELL NOTE-TAKING SYSTEM- You need a 3 ring binder & loose-leaf paper for each class.
- Put your name and the date at the top of every page.
6 Easy Steps- Record—Take notes in your own style. Record as many facts and ideas presented by the speaker as you feel necessary. This is the largest section on the Cornell page.
- Reduce—Reduce the important facts to key words or phrases in the side margin. You may also include questions or important reminders to yourself.
- Recite—Recitation is a powerful tool. Cover up your notes and try to recall specific information using the key words. This is best done aloud on a daily basis.
- Reflect—Reflection allows the student to go beyond just learning the facts. “How does this material relate to the things I already know?”
- Review—Review nightly and/or weekly to get a head start on studying for tests and reduce stress.
- Recapitulate—Summarize your notes at the bottom of the page. This should be done after you have had a chance to think about the entire lecture as a whole. This is a quick reference for the next class meeting.
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