Smarter Note-Taking for Gen Z Learners
/Notes are more than just scribbles—done right, they help you learn faster. Explore SPP’s 2025 strategies for effective note-taking.
Ask if slides/notes are posted online; focus on what isn’t there.
Ask your teacher at beginning of class if the class notes will be available online. This way you know if you need to copy down from the slides or just additional information the teacher says.
Write down what your teacher will says that will be on tests.
Don’t be afraid to ask the teacher to slow down or repeat him or herself. If you're having a hard time keeping up, often other students are having a hard time too.
Date, label, and title every page.
Label your notes with the topic or section the date at the top of your page. This will help you locate information when searching back through your notes.
Take notes and highlight as your read your book.
At the end of each page or section, summarize what you just learned. Once you feel like you fully understand that concept, then move onto the next section.
Use sticky notes or digital equivalents (Notion highlights, PDF annotations) to mark pages with important quotes or details.
Incorporate color-coding & highlighters (ex: blue = main idea, orange = test clues).
