General Suggestions

Use a loose-leaf binder.

Use dividers to separate your notebook into the following sections:

1. daily assignments

2. notes

3. homework/corrections

Set up your daily assignment section in the following way:  

  Taking Notes in Class:

1. Date each page.

2. Write a heading that states the objective for that day.

3. Include sample problems with steps and reasons.

4. Use color to emphasize important ideas and points.

5. Use abbreviations whenever possible.

6. Include comments in your own words to make your notebook more meaningful and useful.

7. BE NEAT!  

At Home:

Review and revise your notes as soon as possible after writing them.

Create a summary statement at the end of each day’s notes.