Double-entry Notetaking

 

Observations                                                              Responses

 

*Way over ½ of class is already in.                             *They seem to take the class seriously.

 

*Lots of talking                                                           *I’m not used to such talkative classroom.

 

*no coffee on tables, only bottles of                         *do math students not enjoy coffee?

water

 

*The classroom is an auditory style                           * modern and pretty. I would love to take

a class here.

 

*I’m seated all the way in the back left                      *No one seems to really care. Besides I’m

sure they have more important things to do

 

*Prof. walked in                                                          *He seems approachable.

 

*Prof. immediately writes exam 2                             *Students protest. I believe I know the

date down.                                                                  feeling well.

 

*Prof is actually funny!                                               * I am enjoying his energy, and im sure the

student must appreciate it

 

*2 minutes into class and the board                          *Wow! That’s example 1 only! That’s why

is already full!                                                             I’m an art major.

 

*Prof keeps writing and asking questions.

 

*The same few people in the front keep                   *Maybe they are the only ones who actually

answering.                                                                  get the material?

 

*The guy to my right has a blank stare on.                *If I wasn’t taking notes, I’d probably be

doing the same buddy.

 

*Limit, function, positive, negative,                           *a slight pressure in my brain surfaces.

Infinity.

 

*The girl in front of me has been                               *every class have the heavy texters.

texting the whole class

 

*Students start to hold heads with hands                 *Were they unconsciously trying to hold

their brain together?

*Prof checks with. class if anyone                                          *Well, I saw that coming! The guy

is having a hard time with the exercise                                  who took a call midclass, or the girl

And the majority raises their hand                                         texting sure were not paying

attention!

 

*Prof. does have a thick accent and joked                             *He is funny indeed.

about that being the reason why they

did not understand his explanation

 

*some sighs go around the room as the                                * Yep! I’m empathizing

Prof. went back to board to restart

The equation

 

*I stared at the board and it looks like                                   * Math sure is a language from a

I’m reading a different language.                                           different planet

 

*I yawned, looked over and noticed                                      *Yawning must be contagious

a few other students doing the same.

 

*Class is almost over, but no one is                                       *Finally! The torture is over.

eager to leave

 

Prof. reminds everyone of exam date                                    *I am terrified for them!