Building Knowledge

 The average brain needs at least three

weeks with new information, and
approximately 28 correct repetitions with
the material for mastery learning.

28/3
 Note-Taking for Learning
 The notes you take should align with the
natural process that your brain needs.
 You should have a place in your notes to
gather information correctly.
 You should have a place in your notes to
process information to insure its accuracy.
 You should have a place in your notes to
reflect continually on the information.
 Gathering

 Write down anything the teacher

emphasizes
 Write down anything the teacher has
written on the board
 Processing

 Pull out any key terms

 Comment on big ideas and concepts
 Clarify any information that may have
been recorded incorrectly
 Jot down questions that you have
 Reflecting
 Reflect, summarize, paraphrase, retell in
your own words.
 This is the portion of your notes that you
need to keep going over to get the
repetitions you need to actually LEARN the
material.
 Write down any questions that you have
for the next day.
Knowledge grows when you go over things…