Note-Taking Skills

Yes/No                   1. I think note-taking is easy.

Yes/No                   2. I don’t have any trouble keeping up with the teacher when I take notes.

Yes/No                   3. I look over my notes after I write them.

Yes/No                   4. I write down information from the board or overhead.

Yes/No                   5. I listen for clues that tell me I should take notes.

Yes/No                   6. I use abbreviations in my notes.

Yes/No                   7. I only include main ideas in my notes.

Yes/No                   8. I always include all the main ideas in my notes.

Yes/No                   9. I include key words and my own words.

Yes/No                   10. I use my own words for lists.

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How could I improve my note-taking skills?