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PQR3 - Read and Remember

Here is a method that may work for you.

If it does, good! 

    If it does not, come back to this in a few weeks for a second (or even third) look.

P= PREVIEW what you are going to read

Q= QUESTION what you are going to learn after the preview

R3= READ, RECITE and REVIEW

More Details

 

P = Preview what you are going to read Uses less time than the Q and 3R steps can be very helpful look over carefully what you are going to read look for main ideas and subjects notice any new vocabulary form an impression about what you are going to read practice on this page - quickly look over the words that are in bold type.

Q = Question Form a question in your mind, in your own words about what you are about to       read and learn. practice on this page - form a question like                                         "Am I going to learn a better way to read?"

R = Read, Recite, and Review Read - read the material Recite - Stop every once in a while.                                               Look up from the book, and put in your own words what you have just read. Practice on this page - "R" stands for read, recite, and review. Review - After you have finished review the main points practice on this page -                                                          "I did learn a system to improve my reading comprehension.  The main parts are ...."

You Are Finished!

After you complete the review step, don't forget to go back.

 Reread any section that you are not sure of. 

If you practice this method, your study time is going to be much more productive!