S Q 3 R

A Study Formula that can be used to study more efficiently any text book assignment, particularly in the area of social studies, science, and literature.

SURVEY

1. Locate the exact pages of the assignment.

2. Survey the entire chapter.

3. Note the heading of the main sections.

4. Survey pictures, maps, charts, tables, graphs.

5. Read the summary at the end of the chapter.

6. Look over questions at the end of the chapter.

7. Be aware of any new vocabulary presented.

QUESTION

1. As you SURVEY, you automatically ask QUESTION.

2. What does the title mean?

3. What does a visual aid have to do with the chapter?

4. What does a certain new word mean?

5. Turn chapter heading into questions.

READ

Now do the serious, concentrated READING of the assignment

after this S-Q warm-up.

RECITE

1. You might orally recite the main ideas to yourself to see how

much of the assignment you recall.

2. You might also make notes now in order to fix details in your mind.

3. Your recitation will reveal the weak parts of the chapter that will require more attention.

4. Using as many senses as possible will strengthen learning--sight, sound, touch.

REVIEW

1. Organize the ideas and information of the chapter.

2. Tie up cause and effect.

3. Think of the writer’s plan and his main ideas.