Reading to Actually Understand
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American educator Francis P. Robinson developed a method meant to help students really get the most comprehension from the texts they’re assigned—and,
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How to Pass Exams: Accelerate Your Learning, Memorise Key Facts, Revise Effectively
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Pause to think occasionally, or to summarize what you read in your own words. Use the elaboration technique introduced in chapter 3, or find someone that you can discuss the content with. Answer questions about the text. If your reading involves technical material, practice with problem sets. These ways of actively thinking about the material will
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Understanding a lesson is one thing; its value depends on the ability to recall it later, to put the knowledge gained into practice.
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effective reading isn’t about speed; it’s about understanding what you read and remembering it