"...since we can't know what knowledge will be most needed in the future, it is senseless to try to teach it in advance. Instead, we should try to turn out people who love learning so much and learn so well that they will be able to learn whatever needs to be learned." ~ John Holt

Reading Strategies: Reading is a thought process that involves figuring out what is important, what you need to know, and how you will use the information. Asking questions enhances this thought process by focusing your attention on key ideas and the connections among these ideas.

Note Taking Skills:

Dos:

• Be an active listener.
• Select ideas to write down.
• Want to pay attention.
• Go to all classes.
• Come Prepared.
• Be familiar with the material to be covered in class - read or skim material before class.
• Sit away from distractions.
• Review your notes soon after class and create a study guide for yourself.

Don'ts:

• Write every word.
• Do not buy ready-made notes instead of taking your own notes.
• Be negative.

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