How To Use Active Recall In Notion
In addition to the active recall layout, I made a system for my notes that makes it a lot easier for me to visualize, which is HUGE! I made a skeleton version of what I call my binder (2nd link) with notebooks and a master document database inside. My binder is made up of every major subject I'm pursuing with a miscellaneous "handouts" link below the notebooks that make up each subject. I like to divide my subjects into 2-4 notebooks (or sub-subjects) depending on the depth of the class.
Inside each notebook there are sub-sub-subjects that break down the material further. Let's call these our dividers. Each divider is split up into four pages (of which all do NOT need to be utilized). I simply showcase different methods of note-taking here (ie. Outline Method, Boxing Method, Active Recall and Blind Assessment). Each page comes with its own analytical progress chart at the bottom and/or a table for any misunderstandings or questions about the subject matter.
The Methods
Outline Method: For quick notes during class.
Boxing Method: If you want a separate page to clean up class notes and implement a glossary for vocab intense subjects.
Toggle (Active) Recall: Use the brilliant toggle feature as a D.I.Y flashcard system. Turn notes into questions and toggle for answers. I implemented a "correct" and "incorrect box" of which can't be read by the analytics table at the bottom (at least, not right now). You'll have to manually insert values into corresponding cells. Progress column will automatically update and a command will appear in Repeat column.
Blind Recall: This is for those refreshing a subject before an exam. Ever heard of the saying "you don't really know a subject matter unless you can explain it to a six year old?" Try to do that here without looking at notes. Then, assess where weak areas lie. There's an analytical table below this one as well to help.