Taking+Notes

Taking Notes: When taking notes in a class, you have to be very smart about it. Writing everything down doesn’t necessarily mean that you will understand what it is talking about later. Here are some tips when taking notes: 1. **Mind Maps** –These can help you when the topic is just starting and the teacher is talking about basic things. They help you see connections. 2. **Index Cards** – Write the title on one side and on the back, the basic and summarised information. They help you know the basic and most important points of a topic. 3. **Using Tables** – Tables are used basically when comparing two or more pieces of information. For example, the characteristics of the animal cell and the plant cell. 4. **Highlighting** – This technique lets you know the most important information and helps you think about key facts that you need to know.