As with any of the formats above, the key to making combination notes is recognizing what type of information needs to be recorded/learned and choosing the appropriate format, while making sure it’s in a format that you can practice spaced retrieval with.
I really like using these different formats because they are already set up to practice spaced retrieval with, they condense large amounts of information, and by selecting how the information is organized they help learners build their understanding of the material. An additional tip that I give students is to create a cover sheet, or a tracking sheet, to help track and monitor their progress on the material. This could also be achieved by a header at the top of the page of notes that logs previous practice attempts with this set of material (e.g. “11/5 40%”, “11/6 70%”, “11/7 100%”, “11/15 95%”, “11/30 100%”). Recording progress can help you to identify which material you still need to work on, which material you have a good handle on and can set aside for now, and which material you may need to revisit for some spaced practice.
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