Introduction
Tables
What are Tables?
When it comes to keeping track of what you have learnt, certain techniques come to mind. The first, of course, is usually note-taking – plain and simple with a pen and paper. Some learners may even use mind maps as a tool to summarise. Yet, rarely do we make use of tables.
A good table can turn an entire chapter of a book into a single page summary. It is one of the most useful tools we have in condensing information down to a useful size. Their simple format and concise structure make them worth your time revising. This is in stark contrast to note-taking, which usually involves reams of disorganised writing – most of little use – far too hard to understand and interpret when the time comes.
To recap, a table is simply a series of rows and columns. The table’s structure allows you to organise important concepts and topics within the rows and columns at the edge of your table, while the centre is used for your content. What you end up with is an amazing organisation of what is usually a vast amount of information.
Tables are arguably the greatest summarising technique you might not be taking advantage of.
Lesson Booklet
Tables