Jotting down notes for class seems such a menial task to do, but there are countless ways to make it effective. Before we get into the different techniques that we can teach our kids on note-taking, let us break down how to take down notes first. What factors can affect note-taking?  Whether you are in one of the private international schools in Singapore or a fast-paced University in the UK, the note-taking experience is the same for all students. So to help them, let’s teach our kids these tried and tested note-taking techniques.  Create a visual representation of each lesson  There are students who prefer visuals rather than text. If your child is the visual kind, you can tell them to draw their notes instead of summarizing them.   Drawing does not mean cartoons, per se, although they can create doodles or comics related to their lesson. They can also draw up concept webs that they can add to as the lesson progresses.  Shorthand system  There are phonetic shorthand styles created by Gregg or Pittman, but the most effective shorthand system is one made by our kids instead. Let’s help them create their own writing system by looking at the common words or…