Don't go crazy taking notes, though: You'll be frantic if you try to write down every word that's said in class. After a while, you'll get to know a teacher's style.ĭon't overdo it. That's a clue that it's probably important.

Other teachers might not write anything down, but may repeat a certain date or piece of information. Some teachers may mention lots of dates and facts in class, but only write the key ones on the board. It can take time to learn how to listen for the main ideas and key facts, so keep trying and don't give up. Does your history teacher mention the date of a key Civil War battle? Does your English teacher give examples of Shakespeare's use of dramatic irony? Does your math teacher go over a particular formula? Write it down! If not, write down the most important points from class. If you have a teacher who writes notes on the board, that's a bonus: You can copy them down. Here are some tips on how to take good notes. Note-taking is a skill that can help you do well on all your schoolwork - everything from taking tests to researching a paper.

To make a note