At Mascalls, we want to help every student develop strong study habits that boost confidence, improve recall, and reduce stress. One simple yet effective strategy is the use of Cornell Notes.
Why Use Cornell Notes?
Improves Recall and Retention
Students who consistently use Cornell notes recall information more effectively than those who don’t use a structured note-taking system (Journal of Educational Psychology 2019)
Promotes Metacognition
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) highlights that teaching students to plan, monitor, and evaluate their own learning – key aspects of Cornell Notes – can accelerate academic progress.
Enhances Exam Preparation
With clear cues and summaries, students can quickly test themselves on key facts and concepts. The systematic method means fewer frantic searches for missing information when it is time to revise.
Making your own Cornell Note
Blank Cornell Note
Click the link below to make a copy of the Cornell Notes template to your Google Drive.
How to Video
Watch this video outlining the main parts of a Cornell Note and how to fill it out:
Premade Examples
Look at these premade examples to see if you are on the right track:
Cornell Notes Competition
For more guidance, watch this video detailing the runners up and winner of our Cornell Notes competition: