Taking notes in class can help jog your memory when revising the lesson later.  This can be tricky though because it is much better to pay close attention to what the teacher is saying rather than just copying information from the board.

It can help to think about note taking before, during and after a lesson:

It can be helpful to have coloured pens and highlighters to hand.

 Here is a leaflet on note taking from Dyslexia Scotland:

http://www.gdss.glasgow.sch.uk/Websites/SchSenRosepark/UserFiles/file/Young%20People/StudySkillsNoteTaking.pdf

Watch this video for some tips on how best to take notes in class:

Many learners with dyslexia find mind mapping a useful study tool so don't forget to chceck out that section of our website too.