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How to Take Notesfor a Math Class
Before
During
and
After Class
BEFORE Class
Do a 5-minute section scan.
Take notes on one page.
Write down the section and all subsection headings.
Draw important figures.
List important formulas.
Write all definitions and key words.
What’s the goal?
You will gain familiarity with the section.
Definitions will already be written down.
You’ll have more time to listen.
You can add other details during class.
You will know if anything is skipped.
Section Scan Practice
Let’s practice scanning and taking notes from a section of a math book.
Turn to Math 20 Section 1.2 Page 381 in your packet.
As we scan page after page, tell me what I should write down.
DURING ClassKeep 5-min. scan notes handy.
Add other notes as needed.
Start a new page for lecture.
Write everything your instructor writes.
Write each step of an example on a new line.
Leave room to add notes later.
Lecture Notes
Many students will find it handy to divide the page in half.
Write all examples on the left.
Write all verbal instructions on the right.
Sample Lecture Notes
Notice: Notice:Examples Verbal Clueson the left on the right
IMPORTANT TIPSListen carefully for verbal clues.
Slow your teacher down.
Know & use abbreviations.
Copy figures carefully.
Keep graph paper handy.
Follow up with a question before you leave class.
Record the lecture to hear verbal clues again.
AFTER Class
Read over your notes.
Fill in gaps from memory.
Ask for a clarification.
Read the section in the book for comprehension.
Work out examples as they appear in the section.