SQ3RSQ3R

Reading to LearnReading to Learn

What is SQ3RWhat is SQ3R

Reading strategy started during Reading strategy started during World War II when soldiers had to World War II when soldiers had to quickly learn complicated quickly learn complicated information through readinginformation through reading

Teacher note this wasnrsquot a choice ndash Teacher note this wasnrsquot a choice ndash it was vital for survivalit was vital for survival

A psychologist thought up the A psychologist thought up the system to help them read difficult system to help them read difficult material concentrate and material concentrate and remember remember

Why use SQ3RWhy use SQ3R

In middle school you change from learning In middle school you change from learning to read to reading to learn to read to reading to learn

Social Studies and Science books become Social Studies and Science books become more difficult to read and are often written more difficult to read and are often written above your grade level above your grade level

SQ3R saves you time makes it easier to SQ3R saves you time makes it easier to learn and organize the material and it learn and organize the material and it helps you prepare for testshelps you prepare for tests

You can use this strategy from now until You can use this strategy from now until you graduate from collegeyou graduate from college

SQ3R MethodSQ3R Method

SQ3R Method is useful whenSQ3R Method is useful when Reading our TextbookReading our Textbook Reading Informational Text Reading Informational Text Reading Information we are not familiar Reading Information we are not familiar

withwith

SQ3R MethodSQ3R Method

SURVEYSURVEY QUESTIONQUESTION READREAD RECITERECITE REVIEWREVIEW

SQ3R S = SurveySQ3R S = Survey

SURVEY Helps UsSURVEY Helps Us Become aware of important points Become aware of important points

before reading the chapterarticlebefore reading the chapterarticle Framework to fill in information while Framework to fill in information while

reading the chapterarticlereading the chapterarticle Get the Big PictureGet the Big Picture

SQ3R S = SurveySQ3R S = SurveyHOW to SurveyHOW to Survey

Briefly look over the Table of ContentsBriefly look over the Table of Contents Scan through the pages of the chapterarticleScan through the pages of the chapterarticle Read introduction (or introductory paragraph)Read introduction (or introductory paragraph) Skip to and read the Conclusion Summary amp Skip to and read the Conclusion Summary amp

Review QuestionsReview Questions Be aware of IMPORTANT ideasBe aware of IMPORTANT ideas

-Titles-Titles-Headings subheadings-Headings subheadings-Words in bold or italics-Words in bold or italics-Captions under graphs charts pictures amp -Captions under graphs charts pictures amp illustrationsillustrations

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionQUESTIONING Helps USQUESTIONING Helps US

Ask questions while readingAsk questions while reading

When we Question weWhen we Question webull stay focusedstay focusedbull Care about what we are reading Care about what we are reading

Decrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquoDecrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquo

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionHOW to QuestionHOW to Question

Change titles headings amp subheadings Change titles headings amp subheadings into questionsinto questions

Ask yourself questions along the way Ask yourself questions along the way about what you are readingabout what you are reading

Review questions at the end of the chapterReview questions at the end of the chapter Stop at each new heading amp ask yourselfStop at each new heading amp ask yourself

bull ldquoldquoWhat did I just readrdquoWhat did I just readrdquobull ldquoldquoWhat am I about to readrdquoWhat am I about to readrdquo

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = Read

READING Helps UsREADING Helps Us Focus on the Focus on the importantimportant information information For difficult sections reduce speed For difficult sections reduce speed

andor re-readandor re-read Prepare for class discussion amp TESTSPrepare for class discussion amp TESTS

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 1HOW to Read 1

Look for answers to questions your Look for answers to questions your asked yourselfasked yourself

Highlight key points (DONrsquoT Highlight key points (DONrsquoT OVERMARK)OVERMARK)

Write brief notes in marginsWrite brief notes in margins Use ONE system for marking Use ONE system for marking

important pointsimportant pointsbull Highlight Highlight bull Sticky NotesSticky Notes

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 2HOW to Read 2

Highlighting does not equal learningHighlighting does not equal learning Answer questions at end of chapter Answer questions at end of chapter

after readingafter reading UnderstandUnderstand all bold underlined and all bold underlined and

italicized words and information italicized words and information around these words around these words bull (ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)(ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = ReciteRECITING Helps UsRECITING Helps Us

Retain InformationRetain Information

Transfer information from short-term Transfer information from short-term to long-term memoryto long-term memory

Check For UnderstandingCheck For Understanding

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = Recite

HOW to ReciteHOW to Recite Say answers to your questions out loudSay answers to your questions out loud

bull Put in your own wordsPut in your own words Write notes (computer notebook index Write notes (computer notebook index

cards)cards) Pretend to teach someone else what you Pretend to teach someone else what you

just readjust read

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

What is SQ3RWhat is SQ3R

Reading strategy started during Reading strategy started during World War II when soldiers had to World War II when soldiers had to quickly learn complicated quickly learn complicated information through readinginformation through reading

Teacher note this wasnrsquot a choice ndash Teacher note this wasnrsquot a choice ndash it was vital for survivalit was vital for survival

A psychologist thought up the A psychologist thought up the system to help them read difficult system to help them read difficult material concentrate and material concentrate and remember remember

Why use SQ3RWhy use SQ3R

In middle school you change from learning In middle school you change from learning to read to reading to learn to read to reading to learn

Social Studies and Science books become Social Studies and Science books become more difficult to read and are often written more difficult to read and are often written above your grade level above your grade level

SQ3R saves you time makes it easier to SQ3R saves you time makes it easier to learn and organize the material and it learn and organize the material and it helps you prepare for testshelps you prepare for tests

You can use this strategy from now until You can use this strategy from now until you graduate from collegeyou graduate from college

SQ3R MethodSQ3R Method

SQ3R Method is useful whenSQ3R Method is useful when Reading our TextbookReading our Textbook Reading Informational Text Reading Informational Text Reading Information we are not familiar Reading Information we are not familiar

withwith

SQ3R MethodSQ3R Method

SURVEYSURVEY QUESTIONQUESTION READREAD RECITERECITE REVIEWREVIEW

SQ3R S = SurveySQ3R S = Survey

SURVEY Helps UsSURVEY Helps Us Become aware of important points Become aware of important points

before reading the chapterarticlebefore reading the chapterarticle Framework to fill in information while Framework to fill in information while

reading the chapterarticlereading the chapterarticle Get the Big PictureGet the Big Picture

SQ3R S = SurveySQ3R S = SurveyHOW to SurveyHOW to Survey

Briefly look over the Table of ContentsBriefly look over the Table of Contents Scan through the pages of the chapterarticleScan through the pages of the chapterarticle Read introduction (or introductory paragraph)Read introduction (or introductory paragraph) Skip to and read the Conclusion Summary amp Skip to and read the Conclusion Summary amp

Review QuestionsReview Questions Be aware of IMPORTANT ideasBe aware of IMPORTANT ideas

-Titles-Titles-Headings subheadings-Headings subheadings-Words in bold or italics-Words in bold or italics-Captions under graphs charts pictures amp -Captions under graphs charts pictures amp illustrationsillustrations

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionQUESTIONING Helps USQUESTIONING Helps US

Ask questions while readingAsk questions while reading

When we Question weWhen we Question webull stay focusedstay focusedbull Care about what we are reading Care about what we are reading

Decrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquoDecrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquo

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionHOW to QuestionHOW to Question

Change titles headings amp subheadings Change titles headings amp subheadings into questionsinto questions

Ask yourself questions along the way Ask yourself questions along the way about what you are readingabout what you are reading

Review questions at the end of the chapterReview questions at the end of the chapter Stop at each new heading amp ask yourselfStop at each new heading amp ask yourself

bull ldquoldquoWhat did I just readrdquoWhat did I just readrdquobull ldquoldquoWhat am I about to readrdquoWhat am I about to readrdquo

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = Read

READING Helps UsREADING Helps Us Focus on the Focus on the importantimportant information information For difficult sections reduce speed For difficult sections reduce speed

andor re-readandor re-read Prepare for class discussion amp TESTSPrepare for class discussion amp TESTS

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 1HOW to Read 1

Look for answers to questions your Look for answers to questions your asked yourselfasked yourself

Highlight key points (DONrsquoT Highlight key points (DONrsquoT OVERMARK)OVERMARK)

Write brief notes in marginsWrite brief notes in margins Use ONE system for marking Use ONE system for marking

important pointsimportant pointsbull Highlight Highlight bull Sticky NotesSticky Notes

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 2HOW to Read 2

Highlighting does not equal learningHighlighting does not equal learning Answer questions at end of chapter Answer questions at end of chapter

after readingafter reading UnderstandUnderstand all bold underlined and all bold underlined and

italicized words and information italicized words and information around these words around these words bull (ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)(ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = ReciteRECITING Helps UsRECITING Helps Us

Retain InformationRetain Information

Transfer information from short-term Transfer information from short-term to long-term memoryto long-term memory

Check For UnderstandingCheck For Understanding

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = Recite

HOW to ReciteHOW to Recite Say answers to your questions out loudSay answers to your questions out loud

bull Put in your own wordsPut in your own words Write notes (computer notebook index Write notes (computer notebook index

cards)cards) Pretend to teach someone else what you Pretend to teach someone else what you

just readjust read

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

Why use SQ3RWhy use SQ3R

In middle school you change from learning In middle school you change from learning to read to reading to learn to read to reading to learn

Social Studies and Science books become Social Studies and Science books become more difficult to read and are often written more difficult to read and are often written above your grade level above your grade level

SQ3R saves you time makes it easier to SQ3R saves you time makes it easier to learn and organize the material and it learn and organize the material and it helps you prepare for testshelps you prepare for tests

You can use this strategy from now until You can use this strategy from now until you graduate from collegeyou graduate from college

SQ3R MethodSQ3R Method

SQ3R Method is useful whenSQ3R Method is useful when Reading our TextbookReading our Textbook Reading Informational Text Reading Informational Text Reading Information we are not familiar Reading Information we are not familiar

withwith

SQ3R MethodSQ3R Method

SURVEYSURVEY QUESTIONQUESTION READREAD RECITERECITE REVIEWREVIEW

SQ3R S = SurveySQ3R S = Survey

SURVEY Helps UsSURVEY Helps Us Become aware of important points Become aware of important points

before reading the chapterarticlebefore reading the chapterarticle Framework to fill in information while Framework to fill in information while

reading the chapterarticlereading the chapterarticle Get the Big PictureGet the Big Picture

SQ3R S = SurveySQ3R S = SurveyHOW to SurveyHOW to Survey

Briefly look over the Table of ContentsBriefly look over the Table of Contents Scan through the pages of the chapterarticleScan through the pages of the chapterarticle Read introduction (or introductory paragraph)Read introduction (or introductory paragraph) Skip to and read the Conclusion Summary amp Skip to and read the Conclusion Summary amp

Review QuestionsReview Questions Be aware of IMPORTANT ideasBe aware of IMPORTANT ideas

-Titles-Titles-Headings subheadings-Headings subheadings-Words in bold or italics-Words in bold or italics-Captions under graphs charts pictures amp -Captions under graphs charts pictures amp illustrationsillustrations

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionQUESTIONING Helps USQUESTIONING Helps US

Ask questions while readingAsk questions while reading

When we Question weWhen we Question webull stay focusedstay focusedbull Care about what we are reading Care about what we are reading

Decrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquoDecrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquo

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionHOW to QuestionHOW to Question

Change titles headings amp subheadings Change titles headings amp subheadings into questionsinto questions

Ask yourself questions along the way Ask yourself questions along the way about what you are readingabout what you are reading

Review questions at the end of the chapterReview questions at the end of the chapter Stop at each new heading amp ask yourselfStop at each new heading amp ask yourself

bull ldquoldquoWhat did I just readrdquoWhat did I just readrdquobull ldquoldquoWhat am I about to readrdquoWhat am I about to readrdquo

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = Read

READING Helps UsREADING Helps Us Focus on the Focus on the importantimportant information information For difficult sections reduce speed For difficult sections reduce speed

andor re-readandor re-read Prepare for class discussion amp TESTSPrepare for class discussion amp TESTS

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 1HOW to Read 1

Look for answers to questions your Look for answers to questions your asked yourselfasked yourself

Highlight key points (DONrsquoT Highlight key points (DONrsquoT OVERMARK)OVERMARK)

Write brief notes in marginsWrite brief notes in margins Use ONE system for marking Use ONE system for marking

important pointsimportant pointsbull Highlight Highlight bull Sticky NotesSticky Notes

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 2HOW to Read 2

Highlighting does not equal learningHighlighting does not equal learning Answer questions at end of chapter Answer questions at end of chapter

after readingafter reading UnderstandUnderstand all bold underlined and all bold underlined and

italicized words and information italicized words and information around these words around these words bull (ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)(ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = ReciteRECITING Helps UsRECITING Helps Us

Retain InformationRetain Information

Transfer information from short-term Transfer information from short-term to long-term memoryto long-term memory

Check For UnderstandingCheck For Understanding

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = Recite

HOW to ReciteHOW to Recite Say answers to your questions out loudSay answers to your questions out loud

bull Put in your own wordsPut in your own words Write notes (computer notebook index Write notes (computer notebook index

cards)cards) Pretend to teach someone else what you Pretend to teach someone else what you

just readjust read

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

SQ3R MethodSQ3R Method

SQ3R Method is useful whenSQ3R Method is useful when Reading our TextbookReading our Textbook Reading Informational Text Reading Informational Text Reading Information we are not familiar Reading Information we are not familiar

withwith

SQ3R MethodSQ3R Method

SURVEYSURVEY QUESTIONQUESTION READREAD RECITERECITE REVIEWREVIEW

SQ3R S = SurveySQ3R S = Survey

SURVEY Helps UsSURVEY Helps Us Become aware of important points Become aware of important points

before reading the chapterarticlebefore reading the chapterarticle Framework to fill in information while Framework to fill in information while

reading the chapterarticlereading the chapterarticle Get the Big PictureGet the Big Picture

SQ3R S = SurveySQ3R S = SurveyHOW to SurveyHOW to Survey

Briefly look over the Table of ContentsBriefly look over the Table of Contents Scan through the pages of the chapterarticleScan through the pages of the chapterarticle Read introduction (or introductory paragraph)Read introduction (or introductory paragraph) Skip to and read the Conclusion Summary amp Skip to and read the Conclusion Summary amp

Review QuestionsReview Questions Be aware of IMPORTANT ideasBe aware of IMPORTANT ideas

-Titles-Titles-Headings subheadings-Headings subheadings-Words in bold or italics-Words in bold or italics-Captions under graphs charts pictures amp -Captions under graphs charts pictures amp illustrationsillustrations

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionQUESTIONING Helps USQUESTIONING Helps US

Ask questions while readingAsk questions while reading

When we Question weWhen we Question webull stay focusedstay focusedbull Care about what we are reading Care about what we are reading

Decrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquoDecrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquo

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionHOW to QuestionHOW to Question

Change titles headings amp subheadings Change titles headings amp subheadings into questionsinto questions

Ask yourself questions along the way Ask yourself questions along the way about what you are readingabout what you are reading

Review questions at the end of the chapterReview questions at the end of the chapter Stop at each new heading amp ask yourselfStop at each new heading amp ask yourself

bull ldquoldquoWhat did I just readrdquoWhat did I just readrdquobull ldquoldquoWhat am I about to readrdquoWhat am I about to readrdquo

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = Read

READING Helps UsREADING Helps Us Focus on the Focus on the importantimportant information information For difficult sections reduce speed For difficult sections reduce speed

andor re-readandor re-read Prepare for class discussion amp TESTSPrepare for class discussion amp TESTS

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 1HOW to Read 1

Look for answers to questions your Look for answers to questions your asked yourselfasked yourself

Highlight key points (DONrsquoT Highlight key points (DONrsquoT OVERMARK)OVERMARK)

Write brief notes in marginsWrite brief notes in margins Use ONE system for marking Use ONE system for marking

important pointsimportant pointsbull Highlight Highlight bull Sticky NotesSticky Notes

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 2HOW to Read 2

Highlighting does not equal learningHighlighting does not equal learning Answer questions at end of chapter Answer questions at end of chapter

after readingafter reading UnderstandUnderstand all bold underlined and all bold underlined and

italicized words and information italicized words and information around these words around these words bull (ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)(ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = ReciteRECITING Helps UsRECITING Helps Us

Retain InformationRetain Information

Transfer information from short-term Transfer information from short-term to long-term memoryto long-term memory

Check For UnderstandingCheck For Understanding

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = Recite

HOW to ReciteHOW to Recite Say answers to your questions out loudSay answers to your questions out loud

bull Put in your own wordsPut in your own words Write notes (computer notebook index Write notes (computer notebook index

cards)cards) Pretend to teach someone else what you Pretend to teach someone else what you

just readjust read

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

SQ3R MethodSQ3R Method

SURVEYSURVEY QUESTIONQUESTION READREAD RECITERECITE REVIEWREVIEW

SQ3R S = SurveySQ3R S = Survey

SURVEY Helps UsSURVEY Helps Us Become aware of important points Become aware of important points

before reading the chapterarticlebefore reading the chapterarticle Framework to fill in information while Framework to fill in information while

reading the chapterarticlereading the chapterarticle Get the Big PictureGet the Big Picture

SQ3R S = SurveySQ3R S = SurveyHOW to SurveyHOW to Survey

Briefly look over the Table of ContentsBriefly look over the Table of Contents Scan through the pages of the chapterarticleScan through the pages of the chapterarticle Read introduction (or introductory paragraph)Read introduction (or introductory paragraph) Skip to and read the Conclusion Summary amp Skip to and read the Conclusion Summary amp

Review QuestionsReview Questions Be aware of IMPORTANT ideasBe aware of IMPORTANT ideas

-Titles-Titles-Headings subheadings-Headings subheadings-Words in bold or italics-Words in bold or italics-Captions under graphs charts pictures amp -Captions under graphs charts pictures amp illustrationsillustrations

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionQUESTIONING Helps USQUESTIONING Helps US

Ask questions while readingAsk questions while reading

When we Question weWhen we Question webull stay focusedstay focusedbull Care about what we are reading Care about what we are reading

Decrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquoDecrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquo

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionHOW to QuestionHOW to Question

Change titles headings amp subheadings Change titles headings amp subheadings into questionsinto questions

Ask yourself questions along the way Ask yourself questions along the way about what you are readingabout what you are reading

Review questions at the end of the chapterReview questions at the end of the chapter Stop at each new heading amp ask yourselfStop at each new heading amp ask yourself

bull ldquoldquoWhat did I just readrdquoWhat did I just readrdquobull ldquoldquoWhat am I about to readrdquoWhat am I about to readrdquo

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = Read

READING Helps UsREADING Helps Us Focus on the Focus on the importantimportant information information For difficult sections reduce speed For difficult sections reduce speed

andor re-readandor re-read Prepare for class discussion amp TESTSPrepare for class discussion amp TESTS

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 1HOW to Read 1

Look for answers to questions your Look for answers to questions your asked yourselfasked yourself

Highlight key points (DONrsquoT Highlight key points (DONrsquoT OVERMARK)OVERMARK)

Write brief notes in marginsWrite brief notes in margins Use ONE system for marking Use ONE system for marking

important pointsimportant pointsbull Highlight Highlight bull Sticky NotesSticky Notes

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 2HOW to Read 2

Highlighting does not equal learningHighlighting does not equal learning Answer questions at end of chapter Answer questions at end of chapter

after readingafter reading UnderstandUnderstand all bold underlined and all bold underlined and

italicized words and information italicized words and information around these words around these words bull (ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)(ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = ReciteRECITING Helps UsRECITING Helps Us

Retain InformationRetain Information

Transfer information from short-term Transfer information from short-term to long-term memoryto long-term memory

Check For UnderstandingCheck For Understanding

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = Recite

HOW to ReciteHOW to Recite Say answers to your questions out loudSay answers to your questions out loud

bull Put in your own wordsPut in your own words Write notes (computer notebook index Write notes (computer notebook index

cards)cards) Pretend to teach someone else what you Pretend to teach someone else what you

just readjust read

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

SQ3R S = SurveySQ3R S = Survey

SURVEY Helps UsSURVEY Helps Us Become aware of important points Become aware of important points

before reading the chapterarticlebefore reading the chapterarticle Framework to fill in information while Framework to fill in information while

reading the chapterarticlereading the chapterarticle Get the Big PictureGet the Big Picture

SQ3R S = SurveySQ3R S = SurveyHOW to SurveyHOW to Survey

Briefly look over the Table of ContentsBriefly look over the Table of Contents Scan through the pages of the chapterarticleScan through the pages of the chapterarticle Read introduction (or introductory paragraph)Read introduction (or introductory paragraph) Skip to and read the Conclusion Summary amp Skip to and read the Conclusion Summary amp

Review QuestionsReview Questions Be aware of IMPORTANT ideasBe aware of IMPORTANT ideas

-Titles-Titles-Headings subheadings-Headings subheadings-Words in bold or italics-Words in bold or italics-Captions under graphs charts pictures amp -Captions under graphs charts pictures amp illustrationsillustrations

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionQUESTIONING Helps USQUESTIONING Helps US

Ask questions while readingAsk questions while reading

When we Question weWhen we Question webull stay focusedstay focusedbull Care about what we are reading Care about what we are reading

Decrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquoDecrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquo

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionHOW to QuestionHOW to Question

Change titles headings amp subheadings Change titles headings amp subheadings into questionsinto questions

Ask yourself questions along the way Ask yourself questions along the way about what you are readingabout what you are reading

Review questions at the end of the chapterReview questions at the end of the chapter Stop at each new heading amp ask yourselfStop at each new heading amp ask yourself

bull ldquoldquoWhat did I just readrdquoWhat did I just readrdquobull ldquoldquoWhat am I about to readrdquoWhat am I about to readrdquo

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = Read

READING Helps UsREADING Helps Us Focus on the Focus on the importantimportant information information For difficult sections reduce speed For difficult sections reduce speed

andor re-readandor re-read Prepare for class discussion amp TESTSPrepare for class discussion amp TESTS

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 1HOW to Read 1

Look for answers to questions your Look for answers to questions your asked yourselfasked yourself

Highlight key points (DONrsquoT Highlight key points (DONrsquoT OVERMARK)OVERMARK)

Write brief notes in marginsWrite brief notes in margins Use ONE system for marking Use ONE system for marking

important pointsimportant pointsbull Highlight Highlight bull Sticky NotesSticky Notes

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 2HOW to Read 2

Highlighting does not equal learningHighlighting does not equal learning Answer questions at end of chapter Answer questions at end of chapter

after readingafter reading UnderstandUnderstand all bold underlined and all bold underlined and

italicized words and information italicized words and information around these words around these words bull (ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)(ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = ReciteRECITING Helps UsRECITING Helps Us

Retain InformationRetain Information

Transfer information from short-term Transfer information from short-term to long-term memoryto long-term memory

Check For UnderstandingCheck For Understanding

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = Recite

HOW to ReciteHOW to Recite Say answers to your questions out loudSay answers to your questions out loud

bull Put in your own wordsPut in your own words Write notes (computer notebook index Write notes (computer notebook index

cards)cards) Pretend to teach someone else what you Pretend to teach someone else what you

just readjust read

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

SQ3R S = SurveySQ3R S = SurveyHOW to SurveyHOW to Survey

Briefly look over the Table of ContentsBriefly look over the Table of Contents Scan through the pages of the chapterarticleScan through the pages of the chapterarticle Read introduction (or introductory paragraph)Read introduction (or introductory paragraph) Skip to and read the Conclusion Summary amp Skip to and read the Conclusion Summary amp

Review QuestionsReview Questions Be aware of IMPORTANT ideasBe aware of IMPORTANT ideas

-Titles-Titles-Headings subheadings-Headings subheadings-Words in bold or italics-Words in bold or italics-Captions under graphs charts pictures amp -Captions under graphs charts pictures amp illustrationsillustrations

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionQUESTIONING Helps USQUESTIONING Helps US

Ask questions while readingAsk questions while reading

When we Question weWhen we Question webull stay focusedstay focusedbull Care about what we are reading Care about what we are reading

Decrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquoDecrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquo

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionHOW to QuestionHOW to Question

Change titles headings amp subheadings Change titles headings amp subheadings into questionsinto questions

Ask yourself questions along the way Ask yourself questions along the way about what you are readingabout what you are reading

Review questions at the end of the chapterReview questions at the end of the chapter Stop at each new heading amp ask yourselfStop at each new heading amp ask yourself

bull ldquoldquoWhat did I just readrdquoWhat did I just readrdquobull ldquoldquoWhat am I about to readrdquoWhat am I about to readrdquo

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = Read

READING Helps UsREADING Helps Us Focus on the Focus on the importantimportant information information For difficult sections reduce speed For difficult sections reduce speed

andor re-readandor re-read Prepare for class discussion amp TESTSPrepare for class discussion amp TESTS

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 1HOW to Read 1

Look for answers to questions your Look for answers to questions your asked yourselfasked yourself

Highlight key points (DONrsquoT Highlight key points (DONrsquoT OVERMARK)OVERMARK)

Write brief notes in marginsWrite brief notes in margins Use ONE system for marking Use ONE system for marking

important pointsimportant pointsbull Highlight Highlight bull Sticky NotesSticky Notes

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 2HOW to Read 2

Highlighting does not equal learningHighlighting does not equal learning Answer questions at end of chapter Answer questions at end of chapter

after readingafter reading UnderstandUnderstand all bold underlined and all bold underlined and

italicized words and information italicized words and information around these words around these words bull (ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)(ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = ReciteRECITING Helps UsRECITING Helps Us

Retain InformationRetain Information

Transfer information from short-term Transfer information from short-term to long-term memoryto long-term memory

Check For UnderstandingCheck For Understanding

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = Recite

HOW to ReciteHOW to Recite Say answers to your questions out loudSay answers to your questions out loud

bull Put in your own wordsPut in your own words Write notes (computer notebook index Write notes (computer notebook index

cards)cards) Pretend to teach someone else what you Pretend to teach someone else what you

just readjust read

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionQUESTIONING Helps USQUESTIONING Helps US

Ask questions while readingAsk questions while reading

When we Question weWhen we Question webull stay focusedstay focusedbull Care about what we are reading Care about what we are reading

Decrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquoDecrease ldquouh what did I just readrdquo

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionHOW to QuestionHOW to Question

Change titles headings amp subheadings Change titles headings amp subheadings into questionsinto questions

Ask yourself questions along the way Ask yourself questions along the way about what you are readingabout what you are reading

Review questions at the end of the chapterReview questions at the end of the chapter Stop at each new heading amp ask yourselfStop at each new heading amp ask yourself

bull ldquoldquoWhat did I just readrdquoWhat did I just readrdquobull ldquoldquoWhat am I about to readrdquoWhat am I about to readrdquo

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = Read

READING Helps UsREADING Helps Us Focus on the Focus on the importantimportant information information For difficult sections reduce speed For difficult sections reduce speed

andor re-readandor re-read Prepare for class discussion amp TESTSPrepare for class discussion amp TESTS

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 1HOW to Read 1

Look for answers to questions your Look for answers to questions your asked yourselfasked yourself

Highlight key points (DONrsquoT Highlight key points (DONrsquoT OVERMARK)OVERMARK)

Write brief notes in marginsWrite brief notes in margins Use ONE system for marking Use ONE system for marking

important pointsimportant pointsbull Highlight Highlight bull Sticky NotesSticky Notes

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 2HOW to Read 2

Highlighting does not equal learningHighlighting does not equal learning Answer questions at end of chapter Answer questions at end of chapter

after readingafter reading UnderstandUnderstand all bold underlined and all bold underlined and

italicized words and information italicized words and information around these words around these words bull (ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)(ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = ReciteRECITING Helps UsRECITING Helps Us

Retain InformationRetain Information

Transfer information from short-term Transfer information from short-term to long-term memoryto long-term memory

Check For UnderstandingCheck For Understanding

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = Recite

HOW to ReciteHOW to Recite Say answers to your questions out loudSay answers to your questions out loud

bull Put in your own wordsPut in your own words Write notes (computer notebook index Write notes (computer notebook index

cards)cards) Pretend to teach someone else what you Pretend to teach someone else what you

just readjust read

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

SQ3R Q = QuestionSQ3R Q = QuestionHOW to QuestionHOW to Question

Change titles headings amp subheadings Change titles headings amp subheadings into questionsinto questions

Ask yourself questions along the way Ask yourself questions along the way about what you are readingabout what you are reading

Review questions at the end of the chapterReview questions at the end of the chapter Stop at each new heading amp ask yourselfStop at each new heading amp ask yourself

bull ldquoldquoWhat did I just readrdquoWhat did I just readrdquobull ldquoldquoWhat am I about to readrdquoWhat am I about to readrdquo

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = Read

READING Helps UsREADING Helps Us Focus on the Focus on the importantimportant information information For difficult sections reduce speed For difficult sections reduce speed

andor re-readandor re-read Prepare for class discussion amp TESTSPrepare for class discussion amp TESTS

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 1HOW to Read 1

Look for answers to questions your Look for answers to questions your asked yourselfasked yourself

Highlight key points (DONrsquoT Highlight key points (DONrsquoT OVERMARK)OVERMARK)

Write brief notes in marginsWrite brief notes in margins Use ONE system for marking Use ONE system for marking

important pointsimportant pointsbull Highlight Highlight bull Sticky NotesSticky Notes

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 2HOW to Read 2

Highlighting does not equal learningHighlighting does not equal learning Answer questions at end of chapter Answer questions at end of chapter

after readingafter reading UnderstandUnderstand all bold underlined and all bold underlined and

italicized words and information italicized words and information around these words around these words bull (ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)(ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = ReciteRECITING Helps UsRECITING Helps Us

Retain InformationRetain Information

Transfer information from short-term Transfer information from short-term to long-term memoryto long-term memory

Check For UnderstandingCheck For Understanding

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = Recite

HOW to ReciteHOW to Recite Say answers to your questions out loudSay answers to your questions out loud

bull Put in your own wordsPut in your own words Write notes (computer notebook index Write notes (computer notebook index

cards)cards) Pretend to teach someone else what you Pretend to teach someone else what you

just readjust read

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = Read

READING Helps UsREADING Helps Us Focus on the Focus on the importantimportant information information For difficult sections reduce speed For difficult sections reduce speed

andor re-readandor re-read Prepare for class discussion amp TESTSPrepare for class discussion amp TESTS

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 1HOW to Read 1

Look for answers to questions your Look for answers to questions your asked yourselfasked yourself

Highlight key points (DONrsquoT Highlight key points (DONrsquoT OVERMARK)OVERMARK)

Write brief notes in marginsWrite brief notes in margins Use ONE system for marking Use ONE system for marking

important pointsimportant pointsbull Highlight Highlight bull Sticky NotesSticky Notes

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 2HOW to Read 2

Highlighting does not equal learningHighlighting does not equal learning Answer questions at end of chapter Answer questions at end of chapter

after readingafter reading UnderstandUnderstand all bold underlined and all bold underlined and

italicized words and information italicized words and information around these words around these words bull (ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)(ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = ReciteRECITING Helps UsRECITING Helps Us

Retain InformationRetain Information

Transfer information from short-term Transfer information from short-term to long-term memoryto long-term memory

Check For UnderstandingCheck For Understanding

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = Recite

HOW to ReciteHOW to Recite Say answers to your questions out loudSay answers to your questions out loud

bull Put in your own wordsPut in your own words Write notes (computer notebook index Write notes (computer notebook index

cards)cards) Pretend to teach someone else what you Pretend to teach someone else what you

just readjust read

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 1HOW to Read 1

Look for answers to questions your Look for answers to questions your asked yourselfasked yourself

Highlight key points (DONrsquoT Highlight key points (DONrsquoT OVERMARK)OVERMARK)

Write brief notes in marginsWrite brief notes in margins Use ONE system for marking Use ONE system for marking

important pointsimportant pointsbull Highlight Highlight bull Sticky NotesSticky Notes

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 2HOW to Read 2

Highlighting does not equal learningHighlighting does not equal learning Answer questions at end of chapter Answer questions at end of chapter

after readingafter reading UnderstandUnderstand all bold underlined and all bold underlined and

italicized words and information italicized words and information around these words around these words bull (ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)(ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = ReciteRECITING Helps UsRECITING Helps Us

Retain InformationRetain Information

Transfer information from short-term Transfer information from short-term to long-term memoryto long-term memory

Check For UnderstandingCheck For Understanding

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = Recite

HOW to ReciteHOW to Recite Say answers to your questions out loudSay answers to your questions out loud

bull Put in your own wordsPut in your own words Write notes (computer notebook index Write notes (computer notebook index

cards)cards) Pretend to teach someone else what you Pretend to teach someone else what you

just readjust read

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

SQ3R R = ReadSQ3R R = ReadHOW to Read 2HOW to Read 2

Highlighting does not equal learningHighlighting does not equal learning Answer questions at end of chapter Answer questions at end of chapter

after readingafter reading UnderstandUnderstand all bold underlined and all bold underlined and

italicized words and information italicized words and information around these words around these words bull (ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)(ITrsquoS IMPORTANT)

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = ReciteRECITING Helps UsRECITING Helps Us

Retain InformationRetain Information

Transfer information from short-term Transfer information from short-term to long-term memoryto long-term memory

Check For UnderstandingCheck For Understanding

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = Recite

HOW to ReciteHOW to Recite Say answers to your questions out loudSay answers to your questions out loud

bull Put in your own wordsPut in your own words Write notes (computer notebook index Write notes (computer notebook index

cards)cards) Pretend to teach someone else what you Pretend to teach someone else what you

just readjust read

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = ReciteRECITING Helps UsRECITING Helps Us

Retain InformationRetain Information

Transfer information from short-term Transfer information from short-term to long-term memoryto long-term memory

Check For UnderstandingCheck For Understanding

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = Recite

HOW to ReciteHOW to Recite Say answers to your questions out loudSay answers to your questions out loud

bull Put in your own wordsPut in your own words Write notes (computer notebook index Write notes (computer notebook index

cards)cards) Pretend to teach someone else what you Pretend to teach someone else what you

just readjust read

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

SQ3R R = ReciteSQ3R R = Recite

HOW to ReciteHOW to Recite Say answers to your questions out loudSay answers to your questions out loud

bull Put in your own wordsPut in your own words Write notes (computer notebook index Write notes (computer notebook index

cards)cards) Pretend to teach someone else what you Pretend to teach someone else what you

just readjust read

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

REVIEWING Helps UsREVIEWING Helps Us Retain informationRetain information

Checking in on partsChecking in on partsbull Do I know itDo I know itbull Do I not know itDo I not know it

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review 1HOW to Review 1 Actively read over notesActively read over notes Re-read HighlightsRe-read Highlights Directly after reading amp other set Directly after reading amp other set

times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST)times (NOT RIGHT BEFORE A TEST) Relate it to the BIG PICTURERelate it to the BIG PICTURE

bull What topic are we learning aboutWhat topic are we learning aboutbull What have we already learned aboutWhat have we already learned about

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

SQ3R R = ReviewSQ3R R = Review

HOW to Review IIHOW to Review II Answer the questions at the end of Answer the questions at the end of

the chapterthe chapter Create flash cardsCreate flash cards Discuss information with a study Discuss information with a study

partner or study grouppartner or study group

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime

Keep in MindhellipKeep in Mindhellip

1048766 1048766

SQ3R takes practice It SQ3R takes practice It will become natural over will become natural over timetime