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College math courses and Reading comprehension Top Academic Problems College math courses and Reading comprehension

Reading Six Pack

Active v. Passive Reading Active readers approach assignments with a positive, open mind and say “I’m going to learn from this!” Passive readers have a negative attitude about reading: “This stuff is worthless!”

How Long Will It Take? Calculate your raw reading speed Average reading speed is 250 words/minute Average textbook page has 450 words

Are You a Logodaedalian? Develop a dynamic vocabulary by reading Look up unfamiliar words in a collegiate dictionary Jot down the best definition in the margin of your text

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Improve Speed and Comprehension Increase your concentration Build a powerful vocabulary Increase your fixations

Get to the Point! The topic is the subject of the paragraph Ask “Who or what is this paragraph about?” General enough to cover all specifics Specific enough to exclude related paragraphs

A Plan for Successful Reading S = Scan Q = Question R = Read R = Recite R = Review

SQ3R - Scanning Read the title, headings, and subheadings Look at bold terms and graphic material Read chapter summary Read first and last sentence of each paragraph

SQ3R - Questioning Turn major chapter headings into questions Ask “Who? When? What? Where? Why?” Answer questions after reading

SQ3R - Reading Read an entire paragraph before marking Identify and mark the main point Highlight key ideas Beware of overmarking text Stop to look up unfamiliar words Take notes while you read

SQ3R - Reciting After reading, ask “What was that all about?” Explain aloud what you read Recite alone or with a study partner Reread if you can’t recite!

SQ3R - Reviewing Final step for comprehension Survey and read text again Answer questions you developed Stores the information

Chapter Reflections Approach text with an open mind Free your mind to focus Read with your “six pack” Look up words you don’t know Record vocabulary words to review Use SQ3R Seek assistance if you are having trouble The more you use your reading skills, the better you’ll become at reading and comprehending