TIPS TO BEING A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT

The SQ3R reading method is a helpful reading tatic that can help individuals to improve their understanding in a particular topic while at the same time instil confidence in them.

This is a method designed to help the learners to bexome more active and to retain the informatiin gained in a more reliable way. The people who discolipline themselves to use the tools become more prepared and get a better grasp of the class materials. This is one of the most reliable methods that people can use to better their performance especially in exams.

The SQ3R reading method includes five steps which are aimed at improving the understandinh of the student. The SQ3R initials stand for survey, Question, Read, Recite and Review. The method was basically designed for people tackling harder courses and those with a poor understanding. It is a method that helps when studying a chapter in a textbook.

                 SURVEY

Survey is the first step in the SQ3R Reading Mehod. When reading something, the step requires that one skims through the entire chapter bedore commencing with the reading. Look at the titles, heading as well as all the subheadings. This will help you to gain a rough idea of what the chapter is all about. The questions at the end of the chapter should be looked at. It is also required to go through the introductory, conclusion and summary paragraphs in this step.

                 QUESTION

The next step is to question all the headings, subheadings and titles. All this should be taken as questions which one plans on answering. This will help in determining what the instructpr is offering at the end of every chapter or on a given subject. It is also important to gauge how much you know about the subject.

                    READ

Once the first two steps have been taken, the next step in the SQ3R reading method is to start reading. The present questions should be placed next to the reading table since one is planning on finding the answers to them. Read everything on the chapter including the captions. The underlined and italicizied or bolded words should be given more attention. When the passage is difficult, slow down and re-read if unclear

                   RECITE

Once the passage has been completed, the next step is to recite the passage that has been completed. This can be done by asking the question out loud or writing a summary of the passage in your own words. The important points on the read passage should also be underlined. If at all one has not understood the passage well, it is important that you re-read it all over again