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SQ3R Method
Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review - a systematic approach to reading and comprehending textbooks.
Reading30-45 min
The Science Behind It
SQ3R activates prior knowledge, sets learning goals, and incorporates active recall and spaced review. This multi-stage process engages deeper cognitive processing than passive reading.
How It Works
Understanding the cognitive mechanisms
- 1Survey activates prior knowledge
- 2Questions create learning goals
- 3Active reading focuses attention
- 4Recitation strengthens encoding
- 5Review consolidates learning
Practical Implementation
Step-by-step guide to apply this technique
Key Benefits
What you'll gain from mastering this technique
- Improves textbook comprehension by 40%
- Creates active, engaged reading
- Builds systematic study habits
- Reduces time spent re-reading
Supporting Research
Scientific evidence backing this technique
SQ3R significantly improved reading comprehension and retention
Robinson, 1970 - Effective Study
Pre-reading questions enhance attention and encoding
Pressley et al., 1992 - Educational Psychology Review