Students often find it difficult to sort and recall the learnt concepts.
According to Psychology, every new concept that your mind registers needs to be repeatedly revised within a short span for the learning to be active, and potent and for it to be registered in the permanent memory of the mind.
A great way for learning to be potent and active is to keep taking notes during your classes.
Listing down effective ways to make notes while learning. It is to note down that you decide which method fits you.
- Symbols or Abbreviations:
This method involves the use of abbreviations or symbols referring to jargon or processes. You assign symbols to terms, concepts or processes as per your understanding,
Choice or convenience.
For example:
Δ | change |
↑ | increase |
↓ | decrease |
→ | leads to / creates etc. |
\ | therefore |
… | means space in the quote |
> | more than |
< | less than |
- Cornell Method
The Cornell method entails that you make a smaller margin on the left for writing keywords, and leave wider space on the right for the actual content.
For example Keywords like “definition, advantages, disadvantages” are on the left margin and the actual notes on the right side of the page.
This enables quick revisions during the later stages.
- Mapping Method:
The mapping method is for visual learners. It involves making flow charts or mind-maps with branches, and even sub-branches. This method enables one to understand and learn relationships within concepts and processes. The maps can be colour-coded.
For example A mind map or (flowchart) of all the clauses in a particular law.
- Charting Method:
This method as well is for visual learners and for individuals who become anxious by disorganisation. It involves making blocks for each idea or piece of information or concept and keeping them colour-coded.
For example The main heading with separate blocks for the definition, the process, the advantages and the disadvantages.
- Split Page Method:
The technique in this method is the same as the Cornell method, i.e to divide the page into 2 halves but the aim is different. It is laid down for writing the primary ideas on the left, and the secondary or its subparts on the right.
Hoping this makes revision interesting for you.
All the very best..!