Note-taking
helps pupils to
internalise the information and key concepts
information can be organized into smaller segments to help
pupils remember it better.
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Notes should be simple and meaningful
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Notes should capture the key words and key
concepts of each topic
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There is more than one method of note-taking
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writing in point form
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mapping information (table, classification
chart, graphic organiser etc)
Answering Exam
Questions
MCQ can be tricky - wrong options are usually very similar to the correct option.
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Use the technique of ‘elimination’ to reduce the number of ‘possible options’ - crossing out those options that are unlikely to be the answer
· Find out the topic and concept being tested
in the question
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Never pick the first answer that ‘looks
right’. Read and understand each option provided
Open-ended Q are free
response questions.
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Highlight keywords
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Find out the topic and key concept being
tested in the question
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Surface the scientific key words that
associates with the concept
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Note the allocation of marks for each
question in order to estimate the amount of information required for the answer
