- How do you know when to take notes?
- When and how should you review your notes throughout the day?
- Why can't I remember what I read?
- How can I read and remember without taking notes?
How do you know when to take notes?
The short answer is: often. Actually, you should take notes before, during and after each lecture. This means taking notes whilst you're doing any preparatory reading, as well as when you are listening in class. And, you need to review your lecture notes periodically after the lecture is finished.
When and how should you review your notes throughout the day?
Another note-taking "best practice" is to review your notes as soon as possible. Review within twenty-four hours after a lecture or your retention will drop sharply.
Why can't I remember what I read?
Poor readers who stumble along from word to word actually tend to have lower comprehension because their mind is preoccupied with recognizing the letters and their arrangement in each word. That is a main reason they can't remember what they read. ... But phonics is just the first step in good reading practice.
How can I read and remember without taking notes?
How to remember what you read without taking notes
- Think of ways to apply what you learned. ...
- Use the Feynman Technique. ...
- Ask yourself some questions. ...
- Stop when you're bored. ...
- Summarize what you read. ...
- Use Memory Kegs. ...
- Aim to remember only the important elements. ...
- Revisit frequently.