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Chapter 9: Analytical Reasoning Breaking Through: College Reading, 7/e Brenda Smith
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Successful Students:
Solve problems systematically.
Read directions & reason.
Keep sight of goals.
Pull out key terms.
Break problems into smaller sub-problems.
Apply relevant old knowledge.
Are persistent and careful.
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3. Logical Problem Solving Skills
Break problems into small parts.
Use logic to arrive at a solution.
Break complex word problems into sequential steps for solution.
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4. Problem Solving Exercise
Mary is shorter than Carol but taller than Kathy. Sue is taller than Mary but shorter than Carol.
Which girl is tallest?
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5. Problem Solving Exercise
George and Scott are the same age. Beth
is younger than George, and Jack is older
than Scott. Tom is older than Scott but
younger than Jack.
Who is the oldest?
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6. Analytical Reasoning in Textbooks
Simplify the material.
Break it into smaller, manageable ideas.
Draw on what you already know.
Actively seek to understand.
Study textbook illustrations.
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7. Maps, Charts, Graphs, Diagrams
Read the title.
Read the footnotes.
Read labels.
Read the legend or key.
Notice trends, averages, & extremes.
Draw Conclusions
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8. Reading and Studying Political Science
Relate laws to the Constitution.
Connect cause-and-effect relationships of events, political changes, and laws.
Understand democracy and why it has worked.
Understand your “citizen’s role.”
Keep up with the news and relate current events to the subject.
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9. Reading Direct Mail Advertisements: Evaluating a Credit Card Offer
How much is the annual fee for the card?
What is the finance charge rate?
Does the rate start low and change after an initial period?
Why do you need it?
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10. Reading Casebook: What is Intelligence?
Essay by Isaac Asimov perspective
Psychology perspective
Sociology perspective
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Summary Questions
What do good thinkers do?
What are the characteristics of successful students?
What are the characteristics of unsuccessful students?
How do graphic illustrations condense complex information?
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12. Visit the Companion Website
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