{"id":24581,"date":"2025-09-27T20:42:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T12:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/?p=24581"},"modified":"2026-02-05T13:51:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T05:51:04","slug":"how-to-take-smart-notes-during-ib-classes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/how-to\/take-smart-notes-during-ib-classes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Smart Notes During IB Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"24581\" class=\"elementor elementor-24581\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6ce0c25 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"6ce0c25\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d6cb005 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"d6cb005\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-079b4c8 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"079b4c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__079b4c8\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__079b4c8\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__079b4c8\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6260e6d3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"6260e6d3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-539f0be exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"539f0be\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a27d071 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a27d071\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><strong>How to Take Smart Notes During IB Classes<\/strong><\/h1>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IB is an ocean, and it requires tons <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of notes to grasp the concepts. You may be good at understanding the concepts, but it\u2019s the habit of smart note-taking that helps you ace your exams and secure good IB points.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without further ado, let\u2019s explore how smart note-taking can help <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you in the long run. <\/span>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"button-2 button1\" type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\"><a class=\"cta-btn\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: var(--e-global-typography-text-font-size);\" href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/bangalore\/curricula\/\">Get a Preview of Our IB Curriculum Today<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n\n<h2><strong>1. Choose What You Want to Write<\/strong><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When I was in school, I would furiously jot down everything my teacher said in class. And my textbooks? Every line would be painted yellow, because I couldn\u2019t discern which was essential and which wasn\u2019t. That\u2019s the biggest mistake anyone can make. The idea is to understand which concepts are most important to commit to memory and which ones you can revisit later. Note down the key ideas, formulas, and explanations that are central to the lesson. I would suggest that handwritten <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">notes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are the best, but if you prefer digital note-taking, consider using apps like Evernote, Notion, or CollaNote.<\/span>\n<h2><strong>2. Use Any Note-taking Method of Your Choice<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>The Zettelkasten Method<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is one of the most innovative note-taking methods anyone can adopt quickly. You don\u2019t have to write long paragraphs. Instead, break the information into small pieces. Each piece of information is recorded on a slip of paper. Say that your central theme is World War I; each note focuses on one idea related to WWI. For example, causes of WWI: militarism. Then link each note with related ideas, like linking militarism with alliance formation.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, when you go back later, you don\u2019t read long pages of text. You will interlink notes to gain a clear, precise, and conceptual understanding.<\/span>\n<a href=\"hhttps:\/\/owis.org\/in\/enquire-now\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/owis-cta-1.png\" \/><\/a>\n<ul>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>The SCORE Method<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SCORE method o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">f smart note-taking is us<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ed in almost all reputable<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/bangalore\/\"><b>IB schools in Bangalore<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">due to its effectiveness. Each letter in the acronym holds a significant meaning:<\/span>\n\n<b>S \u2013 Structure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Arrange your notes clearly as headings, bullet points, and diagrams.<\/span>\n\n<b>C \u2013 Connect:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Link new information to what you already know.<\/span>\n\n<b>O \u2013 Organize:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Group your topics based on commonalities to avoid confusion<\/span>\n\n<b>R \u2013 Reflect:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Always pause and\u00a0 ask, \u201cDo I really understand this?\u201d<\/span>\n\n<b>E \u2013 Evaluate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Review your notes later and add missing details.<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong>The Cornell Method<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cornell Method requires you to split your notebook into three sections:\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<b>Notes section (right side):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> During class, write down the main ideas, formulas, or examples your teacher explains.<\/span>\n\n<b>Cues section (left side):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After class, add keywords or quick questions that link to your notes. For example: \u201cCauses of WWI?\u201d refer to the points listed on the right.<\/span>\n\n<b>Summary (bottom):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> At the end of the page, write a 2\u20133 line recap in your own words.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It works well because when you revise, you can cover the notes section and quiz yourself with just the cues. It is similar to making flashcards, except you are doing it directly in your notebook.<\/span>\n\n<button class=\"btn-cta-alsord button2\" type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\"><a class=\"cta-btn\" style=\"color: black; font-size: var(--e-global-typography-text-font-size);\" href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/blog\/creative-thinking-how-imagination-and-innovation-benefit-childrens-growth\/\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> Creative Thinking: How Imagination and Innovation Benefit Children\u2019s Growth<\/a><\/button>\n<h2><strong>3. Organize your Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While note-taking is especially critical in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/bangalore\/academics\/ib-diploma-programme-curriculum\/\"><b>IB Diploma Programme<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is also equally crucial to organize them. Otherwise, all your efforts go to waste. When your notes are well-organized, you don\u2019t have to go scrambling looking for them in the last minute.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always date your notes. It\u2019s the simplest way to keep them in order.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color-code your central ideas and keep your interlinking concepts in the same color to easily pick them out from the pile.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Keep different folders for each subject. That way, when you cover each chapter for a particular topic, you can file it away in the designated folder.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Use visual elements in your notes, like mind-mapping or tree-mapping, to break down complex theories into easily digestible chunks.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporate as many symbols and abbreviations in your note-taking for efficiency (but remember, you should be able to understand what each symbol or abbreviations mean when you revisit your notes).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>4. Revise As Many Times As Possible<\/strong><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your job doesn\u2019t end a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t taking notes and f<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">orgetting them altogether, only to start panicking right before your exams. A standard practice is revisiting your notes from time to time. It not only helps you remember your concepts, but also helps you ask questions, form new theories, or add your values, as the lesson progresses.\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summarize after your class. When you condense your notes, you re-read the concept on the same day it\u2019s taught, which helps you retain it for a long time. It\u2019s called retrieval practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read your notes aloud. Or even better, read them to your friend. If both of you understand what\u2019s in the notes, it means you have done well. If not, refer to your book, adjust any confusing elements, and clarify them with your teacher.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create flashcards or use apps like Anki and Quizlet to convert your notes into interactive revision sessions, especially for literature and STEM subjects.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion: Why Smart Note-taking Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence shows that students who practice structure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">d note-taking pe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rform better in high-stakes assessments because they understand how to use it. In a demanding programme like IB,\u00a0 the real competitive edge begins in the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/bangalore\/academics\/ib-middle-years-programme-curriculum\/\"><b>middle years programme<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and that\u2019s why building a habit such as good note-taking builds consistency and discipline in the later years.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note-taking may sound like a small skill, but in reality, it\u2019s the foundation for exam success, stress reduction, and even stronger communication skills.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart notes are your personalized study companion, always available, always reliable, and acclimated to how your brain learns best. Choose a method, stick to it, and refine it as you go. Before long, you\u2019ll find that the \u201cocean\u201d of IB feels far less overwhelming, because you\u2019ll already have charted your own map through it.<\/span>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"button-2 button1\" type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\"><a class=\"cta-btn\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: var(--e-global-typography-text-font-size);\" href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/enquire-now\/\">Uncover IB Excellence: Get Your IB Programme Details<\/a><\/button><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-exad-particle-enable=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ae9010a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default exad-parallax-effect-no exad-background-color-change-no exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"ae9010a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9af6d57 exad-glass-effect-no exad-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"9af6d57\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1420365 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1420365\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ffd0c8 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"5ffd0c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-69f49368238d5\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-5ffd0c8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d635b8b69f49368238d5\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d635b8b69f49368238d5\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d635b8b69f49368238d5\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">1. What does smart note-taking mean in IB classes?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d635b8b69f49368238d5\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-5ffd0c8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69f49368238d5\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smart note-taking means understanding which concepts are most important to commit to memory versus those to revisit later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-5ffd0c8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ac4910669f49368238d5\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ac4910669f49368238d5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ac4910669f49368238d5\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">2. What should students focus on while taking notes in IB classes?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ac4910669f49368238d5\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-5ffd0c8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69f49368238d5\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Note down key ideas, formulas, and explanations that are central to the lesson using handwritten or digital methods.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-5ffd0c8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-87e306969f49368238d5\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-87e306969f49368238d5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-87e306969f49368238d5\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">3. How can students organise notes for better understanding and revision?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-87e306969f49368238d5\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-5ffd0c8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69f49368238d5\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Always date notes, colour-code central ideas, keep separate folders for each subject, and use visual elements like mind maps for better understanding and revision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-5ffd0c8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-afd42b769f49368238d5\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-afd42b769f49368238d5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-afd42b769f49368238d5\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">4. How do smart notes support inquiry-based learning in IB?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-afd42b769f49368238d5\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-5ffd0c8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69f49368238d5\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The SCORE method encourages students to connect new information to existing knowledge and reflect, which is the core principle of the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owis.org\/in\/bangalore\/academics\/\"><b> IB curriculum<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-5ffd0c8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-036c05569f49368238d5\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-036c05569f49368238d5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-036c05569f49368238d5\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">5. How can parents support better note-taking habits at home?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-036c05569f49368238d5\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-5ffd0c8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69f49368238d5\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Parental involvement fosters a personalised learning experience with support, engagement, and reinforcement at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How to Take Smart Notes During IB Classes IB is an ocean, and it requires tons of notes to grasp the concepts. 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