Question

Roscoe is trying to take notes in class, but he finds that he can't keep up with what his instructor is saying. After class, he discovers that he has a lot of blanks in his notes. What is the most plausible reason for this?

He tried to write down everything his instructor said.
He employed active listening and verbal cues.
He didn't use an outline to take notes.
He didn't ask enough questions while in class.

Answer 1

He tried to write down everything his instructor said.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is "He tried to write down everything his instructor said".

Explanation:

One of the most common mistakes of taking notes in class is to try to write down everything what the instructor says. It is not possible to write down everything at the same pace as the instructor speaks, and it is a bad habit because the student focuses in writing instead of learning. Roscoe inability to keep up what the instructor says and having a lot of blanks in his notes are common effects of using this bad habit in class.