The Art of Note-Taking

The Art of Note-Taking and Application: Empowering Academic Success  Unlock Your Child’s Academic Potential  At Alumni G, we believe that effective note-taking isn’t just a skill - it’s a game changer for academic success and lifelong learning. In today’s competitive environment, students are under immense pressure to perform. Yet, many struggle not because of a lack of intelligence or effort, but because they have not mastered the art of capturing, organizing and applying the information efficiently.  Our Art of Note-Taking and Application course is carefully designed to transform how students learn, study, and achieve, with a proven syllabus that has guided many of our students from average results to IB scores of 40+.  What Sets This Course Apart?  1. Personalised Start  We begin with an individual assessment, helping each student understand their unique note-taking style, strengths, and areas for improvement. This ensures that the strategies they learn are tailored for maximum effectiveness.  2. Active and Passive Note-Taking Mastery  Students discover the six main styles of note-taking exploring the psychology behind why different situations call for different techniques. They will learn how to stay engaged in class, adapt to various subjects, and apply both active and passive strategies for optimal learning.  3. Independent Study Skills  We teach students how to study efficiently at home, prepare for tests without cramming, and use their notes as powerful revision tools. Students will learn how to transition from classroom learning to independent mastery.  4. Integration Across Subjects  Our course shows how to apply note-taking to every area of learning, ensuring skills are transferable and immediately useful in all subjects.  5. Research and Source Evaluation  Beyond note-taking, students gain essential academic skills, including how to identify trustworthy sources, use APA citation, and quickly discern if an article or website is reliable for research.  6. Efficient Research Note-Taking  Students learn to extract key points, summarise academic texts, paraphrase to avoid plagiarism, and adjust their note-taking style for essays or exam preparation.  7. Academic Writing Support  With practical guidance on the PEEL essay format, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure, students develop confidence in their writing and research assignments.  8. Mindset and Motivation  Academic success is as much about attitude as ability. We address