Notendanáms

Notendanáms is a form of assessment that focuses on a learner’s ability to take, organize, and apply notes produced during instruction or readings. In contexts where it is used, students are evaluated not only on recall but also on the quality and usefulness of their notes as a study tool and as evidence of engagement with the material.

Common formats include live note-taking during a short lecture or demonstration, structured guided-notes where students fill in prompts, and post-lecture submissions that require analysis based on the notes. Other approaches include note portfolios combining notes from multiple sessions with reflective commentary, and note-based open-book tasks that ask students to use their notes to answer questions or synthesize information.

Assessment criteria typically cover content accuracy and completeness, organization and readability, the usefulness of notes for later review and synthesis, the ability to cite sources when relevant, and the extent to which notes reveal independent understanding or critical thinking.

Implementation considerations involve developing clear rubrics, addressing potential subjectivity, and ensuring accessibility and fairness. Digital note-taking tools and privacy considerations may also play a role, as may the need to align notendanáms with broader learning outcomes and other assessments.

Notendanáms varies in its usage across institutions and disciplines and is not a universally standardized assessment. It is most commonly found in higher education and professional training contexts as a means to reinforce active listening, engagement with material, and the development of effective study skills.