Taking notes as you learn new topics is essential when you are in the learning phase of your GRE study plan. Too often, students read or watch videos about concepts without taking any action to reinforce what they’re learning. Passive activities are not an effective way to learn.

One way to become an active participant in your learning is by taking notes as you cover new concepts. The act of putting a concept into your own words encourages you to think more deeply about its meaning. The more you have to think about what you’re learning, the more you’ll remember. So, when reading a lesson or watching a video, engage your brain by taking meaningful notes on the essential concepts presented.

Taking notes will not only help you recall more information but also provide you with something to review at a later time. Furthermore, note-taking will aid in the process of making flashcards, which we will discuss next.

Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep