Taking Better Notes: 5 Effective Strategies for Students

December 1, 2023November 17, 2023 by Ann Dolin

Different note-taking strategies aren’t always taught in the classroom and sometimes students need help understanding why it’s so important and the best ways to go about it. In this blog, we’ll explain five different note-taking strategies to set your student up for success.

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