class notes
[/klæs noʊts/]
noun
anotações de aula
1. written or recorded information taken during a classroom lecture or lesson
I missed the class yesterday, so I borrowed my friend's class notes to catch up.
Perdi a aula ontem, então peguei emprestado as anotações de aula da minha amiga para me atualizar.
2. a student's personal record of important points discussed in class
She reviewed her class notes before the exam to prepare.
Ela revisou suas anotações de aula antes da prova para se preparar.
3. notes compiled by students for study purposes
Good class notes are essential for success in college.
Boas anotações de aula são essenciais para o sucesso na faculdade.
In both Brazilian and American academic contexts, class notes are a fundamental study tool. Brazilian students often share class notes with classmates as a form of academic collaboration, and borrowing notes from peers is a common practice. The tradition emphasizes community learning, whereas in some American contexts, note-sharing might be viewed differently depending on the institution's academic integrity policies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
compare class notes - to share information or discuss similar experiences
take class notes - to write down information during a lesson
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