Survey
Before you begin reading the lesson
> Read the following;
- Lesson Title
- Syllabus Covered
- Quotation: Tr to see the connection between the quotation and the main topic of the lesson
> Read the section headings given in boldface
> Look at the flowcharts, graphs, maps, pictures, and other visuals in the lesson
> Read the key ideas given in small boxes
> Skim through the key ideas
> Go through new terms, definition and summary given at the end of the lesson
> Read the questions given under exercises
Question
While you are surveying the lesson, formulate the questions you expect the lesson to answer:
> Convert the headings into questions and write them in your notebook.
> Add some of the questions given under exercises-the ones you find interesting.
> Add your own questions
Read
Now you are ready for reading the text.
> Select the section of lesson you want to read.
> Read the key ideas.
> Look for text material that supports each key idea.
> As you read look for the answers to the questions you have written down.
Recite
After reading each section:
> Try to answer the questions from memory: recite orally or write down in your notebook.
> Check back if you cannot answer a question.
> Make up mnemonics, if you find anything difficult to remember. A mnemonic is a word, sentence, poem,etc., that helps you remember something.
When you are able to answer all the question, move to the next section, read and recite.
Review
After finishing all the sections of the lesson:
> Review immediately:
- Recite the key ideas
- Answer the questions and do the exercises from memory. Note that the questions have been graded according to the level of difficulty.
- Look for connections between sections.
- Go through the summary section at the end of the lesson.
- Look for connections to other lessons.
> Review again the next day and later by reciting the key ideas and answering the questions.
You can learn more about SQ3R method on following websites :
1. Virginia Tech : http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/sq3r.html
2. Duke Univerisity: http://aaswebsv.aas.duke.edu/skills/ASIPwebsite/sq3r.html
3. http://www.studygs.net/texred2.htm
