Focused Note-Taking Process Flash Cards

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The five phases of the focused note-taking process.

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1. Taking Notes 2. Processing Notes 3. Connecting Thinking 4. Summarizing and Reflecting on Learning 5. Applying Learning

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Purpose of the focused note-taking process.

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To create a powerful and portable learning tool that students can carry with them throughout their educational experience.

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Phase 1: Taking Notes

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Create the notes by selecting a format, setting up the note page, recording the Essential Question, and taking notes based on an information source.

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Phase 2: Processing Notes

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Revise notes by underlining, highlighting, circling, chunking, questioning, adding, and deleting to identify, select, sort, organize, and classify main ideas and details.

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Phase 3: Connecting Thinking

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Analyze notes using inquiry to make connections and deepen content knowledge by asking questions and adding your own thinking.

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Phase 4: Summarizing and Reflecting on Learning

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Pull together the most important aspects of your notes to craft a summary that captures the meaning and importance of the content.

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Phase 5: Applying Learning

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Use the notes as a resource or learning tool to help you apply or demonstrate what you have learned.

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Importance of applying learning in note-taking.

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It is essential that applying learning informs the first phase, as the note-taking format should be shaped by the note-taking purpose.

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Role of educators in the focused note-taking process.

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Educators model and invite students to engage in the thought process so note-taking becomes a powerful learning tool.

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Creating notes involves selecting a format.

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Choose a note-taking format and set up the note page to meet your note-taking objective.