Skills Checklist

Worksheet Description

The “Note Taking Skills” worksheet is a pedagogical tool designed to enhance students’ abilities to effectively record and use information presented in class. The worksheet lists a series of note-taking actions, offering students the opportunity to engage in self-assessment by checking off the strategies they currently practice. The top of the worksheet includes a space for the student’s name, anchoring the exercise in personal study habits and accountability.

The activities listed range from basic techniques such as copying what the teacher writes on the board, to more advanced strategies like creating personal abbreviations and noticing verbal cues that indicate important information. Students are encouraged to reflect on their approach to recording teacher examples, managing space in their notes, and the importance of paraphrasing and review. This worksheet not only serves as a checklist for good note-taking practices but also acts as an instructional guide for students to improve their skills. The inclusion of both advised actions and common pitfalls helps students to identify effective strategies as well as habits they should avoid, such as omitting their own questions or not writing down anything they don’t immediately understand. The worksheet’s clear and organized format makes it an accessible resource for teaching valuable academic skills.