Cornell Notes for Better Studying
Grade 11th Grade · Other · 15 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can organize notes using the Cornell method to improve studying.
Warm-Up Video
CrashCourse · 8:51
Taking Notes: Crash Course Study Skills #1
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
According to a Princeton University study in 2014, students who took notes on a laptop wrote an average of 310 words, while those who wrote on paper only averaged 173.
- 2
The Cornell method involves dividing your paper into three distinct sections: The Cue Column, The Notes Column, and The Summary Column.
- 3
The Outline method is probably the simplest one of them all, and involves recording the details of the lecture or book you’re reading in a bullet list.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how to use the Cornell method for taking notes, including the purpose of each section (Cue Column, Notes Column, and Summary Area).”
Complete Lesson Package
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