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.
NYC Slang
notes
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lecture notesstudy notesschool notescourse notes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
anotações de aula
most common and widely understood term
Brazil
caderno de anotações
refers to the notebook containing class notes
Brazil
anotações
shortened, informal version commonly used among students
Portugal
notas de aula
less common but understood; Portuguese speakers often say 'apontamentos'
Portugal
apontamentos
the preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Words

homeworkassignmentstextbookexam preparationstudy materials

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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