5 – Options for Note-taking
Despite the fact that the entire test experience is digital, you must have some kind of system for taking notes.
There are many, many ways to take notes. You must consciously develop an approach that works for you.
Everything that I show you below are suggestions. Take what works for you. Leave what doesn’t.
Type 1 - Super Basic Abbreviations and "ABCD Elimination"
Type 2 - Taking Notes for "Negative Fact" Questions
Practice "Negative Fact" Notes
To gain confidence with this, you should practice with 8-10 questions that are just this kind of “Negative Fact.” If you have access to the e-course on my website for Delta’s Key, I suggest that you finish the chapter dedicated to it.
Type 3 - "Skeleton" Notes
Practice "Skeleton" Notes
It is important to do 8-10 practice attempts before you decide whether or not Skeleton Notes work for you.
Of course, the first 1-4 times that you do it, you will probably feel this is much too slow to do in a timed, exam situation. However, if you keep practicing it, you will develop more speed and confidence.
- Find 10 reading passages from TPO or ETS Official Guides or volumes of tests.
- Create notes like I showed in the video.
Type 4 - Developing Your System Step-by-Step with Right Notes
If you feel that you need more than the options in the videos above, send me an email and let me know that you’re interested in the 21-day program called “Right Notes” which will help you develop a personalized abbreviation system.
I’ll work with your budget to give you access to this so that you can study with it.
