2large right hand column. What goes where?Questions,subtitles,etc. go here,in the lefthand column.Remember,we wanthigher levelcriticalthinkingquestions.Don’t forget the heading:Name, Class, Period, Date, TopicNotes go here, in thelarge right hand column.A 3 to 4 sentence summary down there on the bottom of the last page of notes
3Assignment & Instructions In the large, right hand column, take notes like you normally would.You may use any style of note-taking you wish:outline format,narrative format,symbols,short hand, etc.
4Why take notes?Cornell note taking stimulates critical thinking skills.Note taking helps students remember what is said in class.A good set of notes can help students work on assignments and prepare for tests outside of the classroom.
5Why take notes?Good notes allow students to help each other problem solve.Good Notes help students organize and process data and information.Helps student recall by getting them to process their notes 3 times.Writing is a great tool for learning!
6History of Cornell Notes Developed in 1949 at Cornell University by Walter Pauk.Designed in response to frustration over student test scores.Meant to be easily used as a test study guide.Adopted by most major law schools as the preferred note taking method.
7Class Notes Topic Questions, Subtitles, Headings, Etc. First & Last NameClass TitlePeriodDateTopicQuestions,Subtitles,Headings,Etc.Class Notes2 1/2”3 to 4 sentence summary acrossthe bottom of the last page of the day’s notes
8Subject: Why take Cornell notes? Date: 11/20/01 P R O C E S M a i n I (outp)MainIdesHow canCornell noteshelp meorganize myideas?Which side fordiagrams?Why useconcept maps?What are thebenefits to me?Canbe used to provide an outline of chapter or lecture.Organized by main ideas and details.Can be as detailed as necessary.Sequential--take notes as they are given by instructor ortext in an orderly fashion.After class, write a summary of what you learned toclarify and reinforce learning and to assist retention.Can be used as study tool:1. Define terms or explain concepts listed on left side.2. Identify the concept or term on the right side.Can be used to provide a "big picture" of the chapter orlecture.Organized by main ideas and sub-topicsLimited in how much detail you can represent.Simultaneous-you can use this method for instructorswho jump around from topic to topic.After class, you can add questions to the left sideCan be used as a study toolto get a quick overviewand to determine whether you need more information orneed to concentrate your study on specific topics.
9Summary is added at the end of ALL Summary is added at the end of ALL note pages on the subject (not page)Summary added AFTER questionsare finishedSummary should answer the problem stated in the subject.