Ever heard of SQ3R?

[Lyanne]

I never did until we moved and my kids new school uses it. I searched here and saw it was last mentioned in 2007, so I thought I would post again. It seems like a great study tool. This is c/p'd from College Board.

Survey
Let’s say your assignment is to read one chapter. First, get an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights:
Read the title, headings and subheadings.
Notice words that are italicized or bold.
Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps and other visual material.
Read captions.
Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.

Question
As you survey the text, ask a question for each section. Ask what, why, how, when, who and where questions as they relate to the content. Here's how you can create questions:
Turn the title, headings or subheadings into questions. (this is what my son does and his grades went from F to B in one semester after reading this way)
Rewrite the questions at the end of the chapter or after each subheading in your own words.
Write down your questions. Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better and recall the information more easily later on.

Read
Read one section of the chapter at a time, actively looking for an answer to your question for that section. Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points.
 
Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables, graphs and illustrations — these features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.

Recite
At the end of each section, look up from the text and in your own words recite an answer to your question for that section. Then write down your answer. Be sure to provide examples that support it.
Now repeat the Question, Read and Recite steps for each section of the chapter. First ask a question for the next section. Then read to find the answer. Finally, recite the answer in your own words and jot it down. The written questions and answers can help you study in the future.

Review
After completing the chapter, review your notes. Identify the main points by looking for the most important idea in each section. Recite, or write, a brief summary of the assignment.
Review your study notes every week to help you remember the information. When it's time to prepare for your tests, you'll find you've created an invaluable study guide.
He also has a "Weird Words" section, where you write new words and define them.

Hope this helps someone.....

[BrandeX]

I remember learning this is elementary school in the 80's, and am surprised that it is not a part of common instruction in schools across the US. It has been out since the 1940's. I teach this method to some of the students I tutor, to help them with their exam prep.

[burbuja0512]

Weird.... this thread brings back memories. Yes I learned the SQRRR method back in the mid 80's when I was in elementary school. I guess there must be something to it if I still recall this method (and use it) after all these years!

[cymcop]

I saw this on NPR a couple of months. I never heard of it but found the documentary pretty interesting. Thank you for the reminder!