SQ3R

SQ3R is a comprehension. strategy that helps students think about the text they
are reading while they're reading. Often categorized as a study strategy, SQ3R
helps students “get it” the first time they read a text by teaching students how to
read and think like an effective reader.

SQ3R is especially beneficial to readers because:

It activates knowledge and thinking about the text even before the student begins
reading.

It allows the student to review information as he is learning it.

It creates study guides students can use to review for tests.

The 5 Steps Of SQ3R

Step 1: Survey

Skim through the book and read topical/sub-topical headings and sentences. Read
summaries at the end of chapters and books. Try to anticipate what the author is
going to say. Write these notes on paper, then look it over to get an overall idea.

Step 2: Question

Turn paragraph headings into questions (e.g. “Basic Concepts of Reading” to

“What are the Basic Concepts of Reading?”). Write these questions out.

Step 3: Read

Read with alertness to answer the questions you came up with. Write notes, in
your own words, under each question.
Step 4: Recall

Without looking at your books or notes, mentally visualize, in your own words,
the high points of the material immediately upon completing the reading

** More time should be spent on recall than reading

Step 5: Review

Look at your questions, answers, notes and book to see how well you did recall.
Finish up with a mental picture of the WHOLE*

Benefits of SQ3R in learning:

1. Improved comprehension: By actively engaging with the material through
questioning and recitation, you enhance your understanding of the
 content. This makes it easier to remember and apply the information later
on.

2. Enhanced retention: The combination of surveying, questioning, and

reviewing reinforces the material in your memory, increasing the likelihood
of long-term retention.

3. Efficient studying: SQ3R promotes efficient and effective studying, as it

helps you focus on key concepts and main ideas, reducing the need for
extensive re-reading.

4. Active learning: SQ3R encourages active learning, where you interact with
the material rather than passively absorbing it. Active learning is more
engaging and leads to better understanding and memory retention.

5. Time management: The SQ3R method encourages systematic studying by

breaking down the learning process into manageable steps. This can help
you make better use of your study time and avoid last-minute cramming.

How To Survey?

Look over the material: title, prevoew, headings, visuals, bolded words,
summary

 Read the summary if possible

 Think about background knowledge or information

How To Question?
  Turn headings into questions
 Ask What? Who? Why? How?

How To Read?
 Look for answers to your questions
 Write in the margins
 Underline or highlight important concepts
 Break up the reading into chunks
 Take breaks when needed

How To Recite?
 Say it out loud in your own words
 Write a summary of the paragraph or section
 Writing notes of notecards for information
 Create a concept map or graphic organizer of the ideas and how they relate

How To Review
 Look over your notes and quiz yourself on the information
 Make connections between readings and notes from class
 Revisit your notes and the text weekly (or more frequently) and test
yourself on new and old material each week

Why Survey?
 It gives you the big picture
 It helps you decide what’s important
 You can connect information to what you already know
 It prepares you to read

Why Question?
  It helps you stay focused on the reading
 It gives you a purpose (looking for the answer) and creates interest
 It’s good practice for quizzing yourself on topics

Why Read?
 It’s how to get information from the text
 It’s good preparation for your lectures and discussions
 It’s an essentiual part of the test preparation

Why Recite?
 It helps you retain information after you read it
 It checks for your level of understanding
 It’s a way to interact with the text and stay focused

Why Review?
 It helps you retain information from reading to reading and week to
week
 It helps you prepare for exams, papers, and related assignments

Conclusion
Overall, the SQ3R study method is a powerful tool to enhance your learning
experience by promoting active reading, better comprehension, and improved
retention of information. By incorporating SQ3R into your study routine, you can
become a more efficient and effective learner.