Create Usable Notes Listen for main ideas. Write down major points and examples. Consult with your professor or fellow students to fill in gaps in your class notes. Focus Your Learning. Switch back and forth to learn the material all three ways.
Note cards are easy to create, use, and transport.
Review class notes regularly. Revisit material often to understand and remember. Frequent, short study sessions are easiest to fit into a busy schedule. Jot down key information on the back of the test as soon as it's handed out. Preview test, and plan your time accordingly.