For MAT121, I took notes as I always did. For format, I wrote my notes on one side of the notebook, and I used only the right-hand sheet. During class, I recorded take my notes as shown below of the picture. I used lists and bullets to see easily. After class, I reread my notes on the right page. On the opposite page of my notes, I divided the blank page into three sections. I drew a horizontal line about five inches up from the bottom. In the large section above the line, I drew a vertical line to the left of the middle. First, in section A, I wrote key terms. Then, in section B, I created a table to visually present the key terms, definitions, or examples. Lastly, in section C, I wrote test questions that I think my professor will ask. For instance, in section A, I wrote terms such as fundamental counting rule, counting the number of arrangements, factorial rule, counting permutations of different objects, and counting combinations. Then, in section B, I wrote definitions and examples in a table that I created. I did in order of terms, so I can see them easily and I don’t have to be confused. For example, for fundamental counting rule, I put a definition as if there are m outcomes for event A and n outcomes for B, then there are m*n outcomes, and I put an example such as 5 outcomes for A and 3 outcomes for B equals 5 times 3, which is 15. Finally, in section C, I created three questions that my professor may ask on test. For example, one of the questions that I created is as in how many different ways can one arrange the letters NWDOIW, and arrange these letters to form an English word.
For MAT194, I also took notes as I normally did and I preferred. For format, I wrote my notes on one side of the notebook, and I used only the right-hand sheet as I did for MAT121. During class, I recorded take my notes as shown below. I used lists and bullets in numbers to see easily. After class, I reread my notes on the right page like MAT121. On the opposite page of my notes, I divided the blank page into three sections as shown I plus 3 note-taking method directions. I drew a horizontal line about five inches up from the bottom. I the large section above the line, I drew a vertical line to the left of the middle. First, in section A, I wrote key terms. Then, in section B, I created a table to visually present the key terms, definitions, or examples. Finally, in section C, I wrote test questions that my professor may ask on test. For example, in section A, I wrote key terms such as logarithm, logarithmic and exponential functions are inverses, properties of the common logarithm, properties of the natural logarithm, justification of log(a*b) and log(a/b), justification of log(b^t), log(a+b), log(a-b), log(ab), log(a/b), and log(1/a). Then, in section B, I wrote definitions or examples in the table that I created to present visually. I did in order of terms as I did for MAT121, which prevents showing confusing. For instance, for logarithm, I wrote a definition as if x is a positive number, logx is the exponent of 10 that gives x, and I put an example such as y=logx then 10^y=x. Lastly, in section C, I created three questions that I think my professor will ask. For instance, one of the questions that I did is as rewrite the following statements using exponents instead of logs (a)log100=2 and (b)log0.01=-2.
To sum up, the effectiveness of 1 Plus 3 Note-Taking strategy is I can get valuable information in one page of my notes, and it is visually presented and very organized to see easily. I do three things in one time such as writing term, putting definitions and examples, and creating questions. Before I started this strategy, I recorded take notes during class, but never looked back after class. I only looked back when I had a quiz or test coming up soon. However, after I used this, I realize how important to reread my notes and summarize, for it makes me remind every single word. I also prefer 1 Plus 3 note taking method rather than my notes since it is way more organized and visualized. This strategy is very effective since it makes me memorize more, and it’s easy to see. It also looks like well-categorized book. The reason why I chose this strategy is when I first looked at this one, I felt it was very interesting and organized to try. As I stated as first, this strategy has all-in-one, which includes key terms, definitions, examples, and even questions. For MAT121 and MAT194, this strategy is perfect for me, who felt boring on my old notes, to use to study and present visually. I felt very proud and organized after I completed this strategy.
I feel satisfied with this strategy a lot, and I must keep up this one to be more successful to my classes! :)
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Color coding your blog is a good idea. I am glad 1+3 notes is helping you study and review. Your notes are very neat but it is hard to see. I like how you explained the strategies. I hope this strategy will help you do well in these courses.
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