Summarizing+and+Note+Taking

=Summarizing- = ====the restating of the main ideas of the text in as few words as possible. It can be done in writing, orally, through drama, through art and music, in groups and individually. ====

=Note Taking- =

is the practice of recording information captured from a transient source, such as an oral discussion at a meeting, or a lecture.
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Examples of these strategies used in the classroom:
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 * ====When summarizing an assignment, summary frames use a series of questions designed to highlight crucial elements for specific types of information.====
 * ====Summarizing a reading assignment can be more effective when done in summary frames.====
 * ====When reading an article, re-read the article. Underline the important ideas. Circle keys terms. Find the main point of the article. Divide the article into sections or stages of thought, and label each section or stage of though in the margins. Note the main idea of each paragraph if the article is short.====
 * ====Teachers can prompt students to review and refine their notes before taking an exam, writing a reseach paper, or other assignments.====
 * ====Giving the students teacher prepared notes including variety of formats like outlines, webbing, etc.====
 * ====Note anything you don't understand when the teacher is lecturing.====
 * ====Making notes from your text book readings.====

How are these strategies effective in the classroom?

 * ====Summarizing and Note Taking lead to an increase in student learning.====
 * ====Students who can effectivly summariz learn to synthesize information, achieve a higher order of thinking, learn different methods of analyzing, can identify key concepts, and retain information.====
 * ====Students who note take can benefit from using their notes as a document of their learning.====
 * ====Extensive research shows that summarization is among the top nine most effective teaching strategies in the history of education.﻿====

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