The most effective way to take notes is in small group. I have a small group rotation everyday. I place myself at a teach table and I begin with the notes. I have a notebook and take notes with the group. It is beneficial to keep a notebook for each group. Sometimes I may have a group that is behind the other two groups. Because I keep the same notebook they keep and have one for each group, I am able to pick up where we left off.
It is important to give ample opportunity to use the notes. After we take notes we complete an activity. They are allowed to use their notes as needed. Before taking a big test we usually play a game of Jeopardy created by yours truly on Power Point. They are able to use their notes for the activity.
Gem of an Idea #1Organize notes by unit. Simply put, it's easier for an elementary brain to reference a clearly labled book with only relevant information than sift through a huge spiral of everything they've learned all year. If you're teaching measurement, make a "Measurement Book." If you are teaching geometry, make a "Geometry Book." Your students could always clip their books together if it makes it easier to hang on to.
Gem of an Idea #2Use graphic organizers as often as possible. This idea is particularly beneficial for students receiving special education services. Recently I worked with my students to create notes for three types of triangles. I had recently used T Charts and wanted to switch it up. I asked them to draw a big peace sign and we used the three parts for notes.
Gem of an Idea # 3
Meet the needs of students with note taking assistance by printing the notes in advance. Allow them to cut and glue their notes as needed. You may also print the notes, but leave out vocabulary and ask the student to write it in.
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