The Cornell Way

CORNELL WAYC Create FormatOOrganize NotesRReview/ReviseNNote Key IdeasE Exchange IdeasL Link LearningL Learning ToolW Written FeedbackA Address FeedbackY our reflection

Create Format

• Fill in heading and topic• Write an Essential Question

– Teacher may provide one, if not student should create one…

Organize Notes

• Notes on the right hand side – Abbreviate when possible– Bullet– Leave spaces

• Should not be writing questions or summary

Review and Revise

• Within 24 hours • With partner when possible• Add extra info/pictures/graphic organizers

Note Key Ideas

• Chunk within 24 hours• Write questions in left hand column

Exchange Ideas

• Collaborate • Share• Refine notes

Link Learning

• Link all info in the summary• Summary should contain the following

– Intro sentence (response to essential question)– Subsequent sentences – (response to questions

written in the left hand column)

Learning Tool

• Use to study 4 quiz/test ( fold-over method)• Use to write questions for tutorials and

arrive at answer

Written Feedback

• Given by teacher tutor and peer

Address Feedback

• Create goals for growth

Your Reflection

• Gather all notes on topic• Review notes/ questions/ summaries

Scaffolding

• Note Taking turned into Note Making– Right side mastery (Step 1)– Left side question formulation (Step 2)– Create summary (Step 3)– Note Reflecting