Strategy # 10

Summarizing and Note Taking

Guided Notes
Basics:
Time Allotted 10-40 minutes (depending on material)
Room Arrangement Regular arrangement (Individual work)
Materials Guided notes handout
Process Directions:
1. Provide students with a hand out that has terms and questions along with blanks for
students to fill in during instruction.
2. Throughout instruction, the teacher will model the note-taking strategy.
3. The teacher will cover each blank mark on the notes.
4. Pause regularly for examples related to the content.
When:
During a lecture
Students struggle with taking notes for their own benefit
Example:
This strategy can be used during any lecture style instruction in order to ensure students
are on task and paying attention.
Source: Barbetta, P. M. , & Scaruppa, C. L. (1995). Looking for a way to improve your behavior
analysis lectures? Try guided notes. The Behavior Analyst, 18, 155-160.