Technique

Procedure

Values

Survey

Read objectives/questions and summary at end of the section or chapter.  Skim titles/subtitles of material, which are usually in bold face.  Explore boldface terms,  pictures, charts, graphs, etc.

Highlights main ideas and emphases of section/chapter; helps organize ideas for better understanding later.  Creates anticipation of subject matter.

Question

Turn each heading into a question. Also write questions for all boldface terms.  Write questions in an organized outline form (by topic, sequential, chronological, in book/lecture order, etc.) 

Arouses curiosity; increases comprehension; recalls information already known; highlights major points; forces conscious effort in applying the following reading process.

Read

Read each section of the material to answer questions from headings.

Promotes active search for answers to specific questions; forces concentration for better comprehension; improves memory; aids in lengthening attention span.

Recite

After reading entire section, close book and write the answer to your questions.  Include any significant cues: use own words; include examples and details; keep notes brief; uses symbols and colors to differentiate information.

Encourages students to use their own words and not simply copy from book; improves memory and assures greater understanding.

Review

Study the topical outline and notes you have created; try to see relationships; check memory by trying to recall main points; use your notes as a study aid.

When you are able to recall all the answers to all the questions (and vice versa) you have successfully mastered the material.  Don’t forget to continue to your reviews as necessary. 

Clarifies relationships; checks short-term recall; prepares students for class participation or assessment.

Reinforces recall.  Creates a base for successive material.