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Note taking - a lost art…

Notebook PaperMy eldest daughter is in Sixth grade and has a LOT of trouble taking notes. Namely the school hasn’t taught her how. Granted I shouldn’t rely on the school to do all the work, so I’m trying a few different techniques and ideas. First I’m emphasizing the importance of taking notes. For some reason the teachers (at her school) do not lecture as much as I remember mine did and give comprehensive study guides for each test. I think this is due to the fact that the teachers are pressured into getting the kids to do well on the standardized tests to maintain funding. So note taking is not emphasized. Continue Reading Note taking - a lost art…