How to Note-Take and Remember MORE + Study LESS

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Studying vs Learning
04:45 - Higher Order Thinking Skills
09:00 - Non-Linear Note Taking
You know how there’s always that ONE student, who never seems to study yet passes with flying colours? How do they do it? Are they... More talented? Smarter? Or... maybe they just have really good study notes?
There are effective and ineffective methods of note-taking, which result in vastly different outcomes. Some note-taking methods result in low retention of the notes and a lower depth or mastery of content. Unfortunately, most people who adopt these less efficient methods think that QUANTITY will get them to their desired goal, but it rarely ever does.
At the same time, some note-taking methods result in WAYY more effective learning. Working on the technique and execution of the technique means greater progress in LESS time.
So, what makes certain methods of note-taking more effective than others?
There’s one key principle that has consistently been proven to make note-taking and learning in general more efficient, and it’s an idea called higher-order thinking skills (HOTS)
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[@icanstudystudent]

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[@v3loc1ty16]

I don't think people appreciate you guys enough, thank you for everything you're doing!

[@ResilientRaspberry]

I do. i thought that i had the top study practices with active recall and spaced repetition. After understanding this concept everything became clear and more easy to learn.Thank you for taking the time to make videos like this!

[@olerius1008]

He’s alright. But tbh he could have explained this in about 5 minutes. There is so much irrelevant information in here.

[@Jamely009]

@@ResilientRaspberryCurrently stuck in the same position how can I still do active recall whilst adapting his advice and ultimately becoming more effective

[@pakhi3053]

1. HOTS (higher order thinking skills) 2. Non linear note taking • think • connect using keywords • test 3. (MY FAV) embrace the strain while studying ---------> will lead to learning Ahhh!!!! I loved this.. Tysm Team icanstudy. I wish you good luck... ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Special thanks for this vdo---> Dr. Justin and Archer❤❤

[@5minutecalms]

ok it's the same old stuff right?

[@Jack-cs3yb]

Blud didn’t know archers name

[@pakhi3053]

@@Jack-cs3yb thank you to let me know dear 💕

[@nimaltra7353]

but they are giving off examples, I think that fs is an improvement, I didnt know how a mindmap should look like until the last videos of Justin and ICS. @@5minutecalms

[@shivanshshukla5883]

​@@Jack-cs3ybWait till swordsmen and Knights come out 😂

[@qu3nt0r]

I do hope this becomes more mainstream, because of my teachers’ mindset of more quantity = better. They basically force us to write all the notes they write on the whiteboard, so it hard to try to switch to non linear note taking (they also check our notes). I do hope the next generation of teachers will be more chill with non linear note taking and digital note taking. .

[@icanstudystudent]

everyone needs a little help sometimes! even educators :) kzbin.info/door/Rxgx62Xd4ZAsrmD25RyY4A

[@cristiplopeanu]

it feels like quantity = emotional issue of feeling lonely. So we surround ourselves with large quantities of both physical objects + intellectual objects (notes & ideas).

[@dsterry74]

Awesome explanation. I really like that you used a real example of how this works. I hope you continue to provide examples like this using various subjects as well as beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of those subjects, since the type of knowledge and learning may change as a subject progresses.

[@kirstenzsmith]

It's so amazing to see this is finally out!

[@hymnsandmoods3565]

as i'm searching for learning, i've seen this video and catches my attention. I'll apply this asap 'cos i'm always the low order thinking skills. You got it right, the ones who is taking more notes has lower grades compared to those who don't/notes less and prefers to listen and understand. I hope this will ultimately change my learning. Thanks a lot

[@IamKudos]

Have been a long time follower and am absolutely loving to see that the channel is back and running again. I hope the amazing content keeps coming our way! I would love to see entire mindmap creation videos and how to do order control and take micro decisions with particular types of content like math, physics, chemistry etc. Loving it!!

[@AbsoouLuutely]

Making notes always takes up so much time. Thanks for those tips; they allow us to spend more time studying than making notes :)

[@adhdnt]

Thank you ICS I enrolled in your course for 8 months! I learned so much! thank you!

[@makayel4777]

I truly enjoyed this video. He did a phenomenal job of explaining this concept. I found that other videos were overcomplicating things. Well done! I can't wait to apply this! Thank you!

[@narutochillax]

Justin and Archer, it would be great if you could give a demo of how we can use your techniques in pure problem solving based subjects like maths. Your frameworks work great in other subjects but a **dedicated video** in maths would be appreaciated. Thanks! How many of you agree?? Like 👍👍 👇👇👇👇👇👇

[@sakuraniida4094]

Yesss I was thinking that too!

[@tonyyu2004]

agreed. that would be amazing

[@semiraf]

omg yea

[@icanstudystudent]

maybe something for the future, thank you for the suggestions

[@peterbenoit5886]

I think most of what is contained in this video extends to math but some additional components would be useful to improve classroom performance: (1) solve a variety of related questions that involve repeatedly using the skill or concepts currently being studied. For example, suppose you are taking Calc I as a college undergrad and are studying optimization as a topic. Begin by taking the notes in class, which will likely involve solutions in optimization. Annotate those solutions. How do you know what is important and how your annotations will fit your eventual learning requirements? Read the section on optimization in your textbook and be sure to examine the solved exercises; yes, even before you attend the lecture. Now select exercises from the end of section. Try progressively harder odd-numbered questions. Why those? Because the odd questions are usually answered in brief in the back of the textbook. Keep a detailed, annotated and organized collection of solved questions in ring binder format. Write only on one side of the paper, so when you open your ring binder, you will be able to use the back of the facing page for concept maps, linking ideas from elsewhere in the course and textbook, and comments or further solved problems. (2) If you are taking a more advanced undergrad course, say real analysis, and you have not mastered mathematical proofs, then the annotated ring binger with linked concept maps and proofs is a treasure trove. Learning mathematics properly is often very work intensive. It may require occasional participation in small highly focused study groups, though the best commonly work alone. Grad students have already mastered all of this. (3) If you are a middle school or high school student, concept maps interspersed with solved questions works wonderfully. Challenge yourself at all levels!! You are at once trying to bolster your confidence while extending your range. This requires much humility and patience. Much of what I have discussed lies in the realm of "higher order thinking skills": apply, analyze, and evaluate. However, mathematics at all student levels is also a performance-based artform. You need to practice basic skills, whether it is factoring quadratic or cubic equations (middle school or high school); mastering integration techniques (Calc II) or calculations involving stochastic matrices (undergrad), or writing proofs in Diophantine analysis, algebraic geometry, or global class field theory (grad school). Being organized and having a plan is essential. Following through and being persistent is essential! Aim for mastery always, not mere adequacy. Remember always that others struggle with you, and have struggled before you. Embrace the struggle. I will meet you when you are done, and we will drink espresso, and yes, we will have much to discuss...

[@Midnight_9595]

These videos are so useful for me, I can't thank enough.

[@jenixelle8298]

I love this so much! Thanks Archer!!!!

[@a.sharathchandra2812]

Yay ics is back

[@elizabethmichel2715]

Thank you for such an informative video. I liked how you brought up that the first time you try this method, it may feel weird, but to not give up. I promise you, I thought this is weird and I want to give up. I can't wait to practice with this method. I am going to practice now.

[@atomv7660]

I love this channel already!

[@mitsuki_yukino]

Thank you so much!! it's really helpful!!! I've always struggling how should i study and i feel that the "older" i get the most difficult (and boring) it is. so i appreciate a lot this video and your time to sharing it.

[@HIWYI]

This video provided so much useful information. Thank you so much !

[@suryaprabhatpali3013]

Super important perspectives shared! 🤩 ❤️ Thank you so much to the iCS team!

[@icanstudystudent]

thank you so much for watching!

[@samyaknagrale9566]

by mapping the relationships between the rock formation processes, the types of the rocks and its example was soo easy and intuitive that i understood it extremely well and clearly. Thank you so much!!!!!!

[@amadeusakreveusmusic3356]

Archer's energy is infectious. Awesome video!

[@icanstudystudent]

Couldn't agree more! Archer will be back again next week and the week after that!

[@malavikaravi5893]

Wow . Thank you i have been waiting for this

[@thedarkmask4155]

nice. This is exactly what I wanted from you guys, to explain what you were saying in a clear step based easy to apply base. Well done Justin and Archer. I hope you guys keep building on this ❤

[@icanstudystudent]

we will be building on this for weeks to come!

[@thedarkmask4155]

@@icanstudystudent that's all i want. btw, i tried this exact method and i noticed: 1. i could study sustainably 2. i could retain more 3. solve all kinds of questions with soo much speed. can you please touch on mathematics in this exact way, with providing a pdf. i wish the pdf was a mind map non linear :D thanks!

[@Martina-vv7nl]

Wish I'd seen this before, amazing- thank you 🎉❤

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*This vídeo is amazing!*

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Loved the entire video!🤩

[@sanchitakumarr]

this video completely blew my mind thank you so much for making this video it changed my mindset just a little but so much for so much improvement in my learning.thanky you!

[@ignouwin]

Superb guidance for smart study. Thanks

[@ervus3289]

Love this pdf. It's great!

[@sizwelucky-he5zu]

Highly appreciated!!

[@chiefaaron1421]

I seriously cannot stop looking forward to seeing ICS revolutionize global education!! Thank you ICS for everything!!

[@icanstudystudent]

Our entire team are super excited too! Thank you for being a part of our journey :)

[@slasher42vs]

Awesome video guys! Loved the pdf summarizing everything!

[@icanstudystudent]

thank you! will keep those PDFs coming

[@hermenegildopotestades8741]

Thank you, Archer!

[@iam_kxylee]

Exceptional work

[@wesjturnerturner2161]

Lets gooo. My man Archer!

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[@arisha8278]

Thank you Justin for providing this valuable content, God bless you❤

[@user-bj9cu4yg3e]

Thanks Great advice, ill try applying them next time i study.

[@lin_win7777]

Loved it! Straight forward, easy to follow, and quick to apply. I was looking for something like this and finally found it! Thank you for your video! Please keep making more ✨

[@oniolatilewa]

Thank you for this content.

[@louaylb534]

Finaly . Video about learning 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jesnaldoza3109]

Thank you so much, Dr. Justin and Archer for this video and this YT Channel! I have been a subscriber since last year and I am very much grateful to have run into this YT channel. It has changed my life a lot! As a student, I am curious about these ff. topics: 1. How much hours of sleep do I need in order to retain all the information I learned? 2. How much time do I need to fully adopt to the higher-order learning system? 3. How to revise mind maps? 4. How to schedule your learning sessions? 5. How to make time at revising mind maps? 6. How to get out from being stuck in making connections? 7. How to prioritize the general concepts and avoid from falling into the trap of understanding the minor details?

[@icanstudystudent]

Hey @jesnaldoza3109 , thanks for the support and questions here! Quite a few questions here, here's a few answers. 1. Usually around 8+ hours of sleep. 2. Developing an efficient learning system is quite complex and usually requires in-depth instruction and feedback. Our online program lays down exactly what you need to do step-by-step. (icanstudy.com/about-the-program/) 3. Revision is covered by the third step of the worksheet in the description! 4, 5, 6 and 7. We'll be uploading more videos soon addressing these concerns! These are very in-depth questions which require in-depth responses. In the mean time, I would encourage you to experiment with the approach taught so far and join our Discord community to have further discussion :) discord.com/invite/icanstudy

[@benwieser6088]

Ok. I’m going to try this. My exams are in one month, and currently not confident with my understanding of all the topics. Worth pushing myself and working more efficiently than churning out flashcards.

[@hasanabbadi3252]

How did it go? please give the good tidings 😅

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Commenting for the algo! Hope the channel blows up and the vids keep coming.

[@arghadatta4554]

Finally the video is uploaded Will stick with the channel for all the time

[@Fzmedeiros]

Awesome, if things is pushing forward we need to do different stories to learn off

[@PurpleOtakuBB]

I took your guide on how to study effectively for this video and I can already say it's working (especially for me). Thanks a lot for making this video!🍓✨ P.S. I'm going to apply this for my preparation in exam, and probably for the rest of my school days. Wish me luck! 🍀✨

[@hotdogdude119]

Changing my ways for good

[@blitzer658]

🔥🔥🔥super excited for this while im not in the ics course (too broke lmao) i can say that the information justin has shared has been tremendously helpful keep it up guys

[@dsterry74]

This is an overview of the foundation principles of the system. I am in the course and I can verify that it is worth it. It is not easy though. Actually developing the skills and habits is challenging. I always thought I was a good student, but I actually had quite a few gaps in my learning ability. I still do in fact, but I see what needs to improve.

[@ArunAbrahamKY]

listening to you guys feels equivalent to doing a masters in education.

[@anontosadad4164]

This video is life changing really ❤❤

[@jessamaenaldoza8547]

❤❤ really loved this video...thank you so much, Dr. Justin and Archer!

[@icanstudystudent]

Glad you enjoyed it! Please let us know if there is anything you would like to learn about in particular next time :)

[@jesnaldoza3109]

I have been a subscriber since last year and I am very much grateful to have run into this YT channel. It has changed my life a lot! As a student, I am curious about these ff. topics: 1. How much hours of sleep do I need in order to retain all the information I learned? 2. How much time do I need to fully adopt to the higher-order learning system? 3. How to revise mind maps? 4. How to schedule your learning sessions? 5. How to make time at revising mind maps? 6. How to get out from being stuck in making connections? 7. How to prioritize the general concepts and avoid from falling into the trap of understanding the minor details? @@icanstudystudent

[@jayrivera54]

Wow! Very informative and very fast. I'm an old man and sorry to say, I never really learned the best way to study. Lower learning definitely describes how I studied. Thank you so much for this presentation.

[@icanstudystudent]

Glad it was helpful for you, see you next time!

[@terminallucidity]

As a member of ics, the main thing ive learnt is that everyone loves their gym analogies

[@wesjturnerturner2161]

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[@iam_kxylee]

Focus on intensity of effort ( aka Cognitive Load )

[@c6mbo]

Glad to see this channel striving

[@icanstudystudent]

thank you so much

[@stonytark3627]

Thank you this is really helpful

[@Aj-fd4ne]

Authar is only missing a tie and black board... Great video btw ❤

[@bkkaranja2873]

This is amazing 👏👏👏👏

[@Alex_bondoc]

*Non linear Note Taking* In 3 Steps : 😎💓 Step 1: 10:53 Step 2: 12:48 Step 3: 17:02 Recap : 17:47

[@glezisbauk4732]

Every time I can FEEL if I'm truly deeply learning something, it's a weird sensation of excitement, now that I watched this video I know why. Also I felt this while watching the video (I remember everything said in here)

[@icanstudystudent]

amazing!

[@c6mbo]

Thanks a lot archer

[@rabotodatelrerih8933]

Transforming video. It real change ways learning and thinking. My congratulations👏👏👏. You cool mans

[@icanstudystudent]

I appreciate that!

[@micaelagodoygraziano]

So excited to see new videos in this channel!! Big fan of Justin and his team💗💗💗

[@icanstudystudent]

thank you so much! New coming soon

[@SayanNath-vh7id]

I genuinely appreciate the hard work behind this video❤...especially the acess of a summarised pdf of key concepts. But..... I felt something was missing...as if it was just a priming video for note taking. Is this was everything about nonlinear note taking?? Or you guys are going to elaborate more in the upcoming videos?

[@micaelagodoygraziano]

THANK YOU SO MUCH ARCHER!! LOVE THIS VIDEO, IT HELPS ME A LOT TO FINALLY UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT OF HIGHER ORDER NOTE TAKING💜💜💜

[@icanstudystudent]

thank you for the kind words

[@Skyapologetics]

Idk if you wrote a script and read it out well making this video, but your presentation was unreal❗️

[@icanstudystudent]

Thank you :) we agree, Archer is an amazing speaker!

[@dedanialakozlov2274]

I actually learn such topic which all essence is consist of finding all these inter-connections.. so I express them in a linear way, but I also get this feeling of intellectual satisfaction when think and find and understand and realise and figure and and discover all that stuff.. but express all my discovers in a linear way. So I in a linear way express all the interconnected essence of the subject, but yeah, when I’ll do all that in a mind-map form, it would be so much more comprehensive and easier to get a literal image of it, I just really wanna try it out on my next session)) thanks! Ps. Also a good way to test it it’s teaching to a not imaginary person)) it depends what u’re learning, but if u have such opportunity it’s really useful

[@congdanhtran784]

Thanks for your useful knowledge and emotional video.

[@icanstudystudent]

thank you for the kind compliment

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High quality Content as always😀😶

[@workinprogress0123]

I don't know, nobody knows tbh, the potential of what you people can achieve. Not exaggerating, you're teaching people what nobody else does in a way nobody else can. Thanks

[@icanstudystudent]

thank YOU for joining us on this journey

[@user-cp7mb3vx3t]

Nice video, thank you! Now it will take time to learn new skill, but we got this

[@Alex_bondoc]

How intelligent you are *Bosss* 💗

[@TheInternetFan]

11:47 Yes, that's really me! Back when I was in college, this is exactly the result I got...😅

[@JoeZ6ki]

Thank you for this awesome video :)

[@icanstudystudent]

thank you very much

[@lucascover832]

He reminds me of that sim-racing youtuber "Hello viewers, Super Gt here!". But yeah thanks! This video helped me a lot I'm now more efficient in my study sessions

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Thank you so much for these videos

[@icanstudystudent]

thank you!

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Bro has awesome hand gestures💪

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Thank u for the study Technics 😊

[@icanstudystudent]

thank you for joining in! See you soon

[@theedguy3937]

It would be really helpful if you throw light on at what stage one should go for note making

[@brunaazevedo1966]

Loved the video! I have just a question: should I do a non-linear note taking for each class I have or should I try to fill in the new informations from a class in a previous "mind map" I've already started? I have this doubt, because, sometimes, we have a lot of classes for different subjects that are parts of s great theme. So, I don't know if I should do a non-linear note-taking for each of these classes or if I should just create a big mind map with everything about that one big theme. Thank you!

[@floweyy07]

Great video 😊

[@icanstudystudent]

cheers! see you next time

[@typingcat]

When I was in school, I could get better grades than a lot of other students who seemingly studied hard. One difference I think was that I rarely took any notes during the classes, whilst others were early writing down what the teachers said. What I thought was that taking notes is a waste of time and by doing so, you can't focus on what the teachers are saying.

[@Smallchieff]

I’m so tired of linear note taking and i am in the last semester of my Master’s. Thank you, I’ll finally learn lol

[@ajithrasl4121]

Can you make some subject specific examples like physics and maths and for different levels(like bachelor's , masters and phd). It will be more helpful.

[@user-vc2ye8ki9r]

I appreciate this video so much

[@icanstudystudent]

thank you very much

[@YEYSHONAN]

After graduating from college 3 and a half decades ago, I realized that you can use speech to text technology and use AI to summerize then use that as a base and in the meanwhile, you can use your brain power to a different task and learn to be intelligent.

[@dre7256]

YES THANK YOU

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11:40 labor vs high order smart work

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Very educational vedio

[@theinfiniteuniverse975]

The two sessions on "4 study hacks" webinar are different or same . Do I have attend both workshops?

[@MrSpeedou974]

great way to study, i will try for medecine but i don't know if it's ok when you have so much to learn. Maybe usefull for understand but "understand" appear to be lower order thinking.

[@icanstudystudent]

Hey @MrSpeedou974 , even for dense amounts of information, using the approach covered in the video through non-linear note taking will still be very important. There are many medical students on our program who have had a lot of success applying this approach of non-linear note taking to their very dense curriculums. Take a watch of a video Justin (Head of learning at iCanStudy) made here that explores your concern: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpeVg6yiec-aiKc

[@MutintaManengu]

I always struggle with creating relationships, my mind maps have branches of pathology physiology, tx, investigations almost like linear notes, I've given up so many times but I'll get back to it and try again

[@pranavvijaykumar55]

I find the extra hand movement extremely artificial, distracting and annoying. But the content you guys have been providing is really amazing and transformed my life. Thank you. Also a note to Dr. Justin, i am a really big fan of the jigsaw puzzle analogy. However, id like to see you address a concern of mine. That is how do we deal with a large puzzle of 19 medical subjects. Drawing relations becomes hard now. It is helping me a lot but id like more insight

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What Can We Say? 🥹 LOVE LOVE LOVE!!❤❤❤🥹

[@JoshuaBG905]

beat study video I have ever seen

[@amyharry3071]

I am retired and have recently relocated from the US to Portugal. How effective is this methodology for language learning?

[@louisakista]

A must read, Think,learn, succeed by Dr Caroline leaf. She talks about the Metacog method.

[@Jack-cs3yb]

Hope this keeps upm

[@icanstudystudent]

it will :)

[@pradnonymous6860]

Can we understand what happens and what is the relation between one and another thing just with arrows and bubbles or do we need to take a little note on how it relates to the other?

[@icanstudystudent]

Hey @pradnonymous6860, hope all is well! Generally using arrows and stylising the arrows can be a good approach for relating information! You can take a little note on top of the arrow as to how the information relates to one another.

[@pradnonymous6860]

@@icanstudystudent Thank you!