Taking notes helps you store knowledge.
It’s not just about having something to pull out from the drawer
before the exam.
It also helps you retain what you learn in class or read.
There are plenty of reasons for looking through your notes occasionally.
This graph shows how the amount of remembered subject matter recede over time.
The curve is of course indicative, but none the less it gives a general idea of how much
you can improve your memory by frequently skimming your notes. After 10 minutes
you start forgetting what you’ve read or learned in class
and if you don’t recap, most of it will be forgotten
within a month.
Hvis man derimod sørger for at kigge sine noter igennem efter kort tid kan man
On the other hand, if you run through your notes within a short amount of time you will most likely remember more.
It demands a small effort,
but there is a lot to gain.
If you recap the subject using your notes just once, it’s more likely to stick.
Effekten fortsætter ved efterfølgende gentagelser og som man kan se på grafen har
The effect continues by repetition and, as the graph shows, also strengthens retention in the long run.
If you frequently run through your notes, you can drastically improve your learning outcome,
while avoiding the feeling of having wasted your time in class.
But there’s even more benefits of taking notes.
It keeps you concentrated and helps you stay focused on the subject matter,
thus preventing your mind from wandering.
Desuden fremmer det din bearbejdning, selektion og overblik at tage noter.
Note taking also strengthens your comprehension, selection and overview and enables you to better understand what you hear or read,
because you simultaneously process and emphasise key points.