Study Skills 94

J. Roth

How to Study a Textbook Assignment

Study the chapter title and Mark the text where appropriate

how it relates to the Table and write recall words in margins.

of Contents. Remember—focus on terms,

definitions, examples,

lists, reasons why

Go to the front of the chapter.

Read objectives, goals,

introductory outline, Continue to the next sub-section and

introduction and/or repeat the process.

first 3 or 4 paragraphs.

Go to the end of the chapter. Return to the end of the chapter.

Read the summary, conclusion, Answer study/review questions,

study or review questions, work practice problems and quizzes

end-of-chapter quizzes, to locate gaps in knowledge.

last 3 or 4 paragraphs.

Quickly browse the chapter. Return to specific chapter sections

Study names of main and “quick read” to fill the gaps.

sub-headings. “Tinker-Toy” or

outline the main parts.

Return to the chapter objectives to be

Study key vocabulary words. sure you have accomplished them.

ðUse the chapter or book’s glossary

DIVIDE CHAPTER into CHUNKS

USE PRM(F)Q in one of two ways:

If test is Begin “quick-reading” the FlASHCARD “The Big Six” if you

from the chapter, sub-section by sub- will be tested from the book.

lectures section. Change each sub-

heading to a question and

“quick-read” to find the answer.

Quiz yourself with the flashcards or

OR review chapter by using the labels in the margin to test your recall.

If test is Begin “key-word” reading

from the chapter, sub-section by

the book sub-section. Change each

sub-heading to a question and Repeatedly and often quiz yourself.

read key words to find the

answer.

Pause—answer the question