Source: https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-5-marge-and-cornell-note-taking [Revision notes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes.md) › [Teacher CPD](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd.md) › [CPD: MARGE Model for Learning - Seneca Certified](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified.md) › MARGE & Cornell Note-Taking # MARGE & Cornell Note-Taking CPD: MARGE Model for Learning (by Nimish Lad), topic 1.3.5 ## MARGE and Cornell Note-Taking Cornell note-taking is another useful study tool that can be used to create notes that facilitate effective revision. While there are many templates that exist, they all follow a similar format. ### How Cornell works ![How Cornell works](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-04/3490ec84-49b2-46f7-b8c1-9023c964e4aa/notebook-pen-paper-write-journalist-reporter-report-notes-.jpg) - The page or paper is divided up into key sections which focus on: - The overarching topic - Key questions - Brief notes - A summary of the page - Changes in the topic should be signified through effective use of bullet points. ### Using Cornell ![Using Cornell](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-05/4c96b42b-9a30-4f96-bbad-3593fb7f4c60/stick-sticky-note-notes-.jpg) - While there is no prescribed way to use Cornell note-taking, its effective use as a study tool generally relies on the following: - A complete, legible, and accurate set of notes. - The summary should be completed once the notes section is completed, sometimes after a period of delay. - The key questions should be used to test understanding, either through elaboration or retrieval practice. ### Using Cornell (cont) ![Using Cornell (cont)](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-09/4a9eadeb-ff02-48b0-8ea3-21fca3b36388/lined-paper-note-book-.jpg) - Physics teacher and blogger Gethyn Jones wrote about how ideas from the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve can be implemented into Cornell note-taking. - Jones’ blog contains a process that begins with students completing their notes based on the main question. - They then wait 24 hours before completing the key questions and keywords section. After a further 48 hours, students then write a summary of what they have learned. ### Spaced practice in Cornell ![Spaced practice in Cornell](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2020-02/338cc5e8-18f1-4655-86e1-2b6791451d25/checklist-write-check.jpg) - By building in this idea of review after an interval, spaced practice has become part of the process. - Spaced practice is an effective technique to encourage students to engage with generating links between areas of knowledge. ## Linking MARGE and Cornell Shimamura discusses the link between MARGE and other study tools. ### Linking MARGE and Cornell ![Linking MARGE and Cornell](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2019-04/3490ec84-49b2-46f7-b8c1-9023c964e4aa/notebook-pen-paper-write-journalist-reporter-report-notes-.jpg) - The MARGE model of learning can be linked to areas of the Cornell notes template: - The ‘big question’ motivates students by providing them with the big picture. - The keywords and key questions focus students on what areas of knowledge they need to attend to. - The notes section allows students to relate knowledge and generate learning by applying the three Cs and elaborating on key points, as well as using diagrams to aid explanations. ### Linking MARGE and Cornell (cont) ![Linking MARGE and Cornell (cont)](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-09/4a9eadeb-ff02-48b0-8ea3-21fca3b36388/lined-paper-note-book-.jpg) - The summary section allows students to evaluate their learning and look at how spaced practice can be used to assess the robustness of their knowledge. - Students could also use the summary section, along with the keywords and key questions to construct flashcards that can be used to assess their learning. ## Test yourself on MARGE & Cornell Note-Taking - Students could use the summary section to construct flashcards that can be used to assess their learning. Which part of MARGE does this relate to? - What kind of practice does the summary section allow students to use to assess the robustness of their knowledge? [Practise this topic for free](https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/9ae088c4-cadf-47ae-abe6-20abf22f9050/section/de3e7acb-8a0e-4276-bc30-2fd227805fdb/session) - Previous topic: [1.3.4 MARGE & SQ3R](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-4-marge-and-sq3r.md) - Next topic: [1.3.6 MARGE & the Feynman Technique](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-6-marge-and-the-feynman-technique.md) ## CPD: MARGE Model for Learning (by Nimish Lad) contents ### 1 MARGE Model - 1.1 The Brain - [1.1.1 Introduction](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-1-1-introduction.md) - [1.1.2 Parts of the Brain & MARGE Conclusions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-1-2-parts-of-the-brain-and-marge-conclusions.md) - [1.1.3 Motivation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-1-3-motivation.md) - [1.1.4 Focus](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-1-4-focus.md) - [1.1.5 Relating Information](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-1-5-relating-information.md) - 1.2 The MARGE Model - [1.2.1 MARGE](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-2-1-marge.md) - [1.2.2 Applying MARGE](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-2-2-applying-marge.md) - 1.3 A Whole-Brain Model of Learning - [1.3.1 Introduction to the Whole-Brain Concept](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-1-introduction-to-the-whole-brain-concept.md) - [1.3.2 Questions for MARGE](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-2-questions-for-marge.md) - [1.3.3 MARGE & Knowledge Organisers](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-3-marge-and-knowledge-organisers.md) - [1.3.4 MARGE & SQ3R](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-4-marge-and-sq3r.md) - [1.3.5 MARGE & Cornell Note-Taking](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-5-marge-and-cornell-note-taking.md) - [1.3.6 MARGE & the Feynman Technique](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-6-marge-and-the-feynman-technique.md) - [1.3.7 Conclusions](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/teacher-cpd/cpd-marge-model-for-learning-seneca-certified/1-3-7-conclusions.md)