SQ3R
An Overview
Below shows an example of a the SQ3R strategy set up with a simple graphic organizer.
- SQ3R stands for Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review.
- According to Miller and Veatch (2011, pp. 83), this method is important because it helps students be "aware of a purpose of reading, overview of the text, read selectively, and review what is read".
- The following is a brief overview of the steps:
- Survey: skim the chapter and look for an the general concept of the chapter. This means reading the titles, objectives, headings, boldfaced words, review questions, etc.
- Question: turn the boldfaced headings into questions. Use these question words as a guide: who, what, where, when, why, how.
- Read: read the text, looking for the answers to each question made from the boldfaced headings.
- Recite: after each section, orally summarize and write an answer to the question. Do this for all sections.
- Review: review the material you read. This can be done by covering up the answers and answering the questions (Reading and learning the SQ3R method of textbook study, n.d.). The review can also include a summary.
Below shows an example of a the SQ3R strategy set up with a simple graphic organizer.
Social Studies Example
Use the SQ3R method to understand key content and vocabulary with guidance. This lesson is found here.
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Science Example
Use the SQ3R to use as review material or study guide.
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The above video gives a purpose for SQ3R method and clearly describes the steps with good visuals.
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The above video gives a more detailed steps of the SQ3R method. It also gives a purpose for the method, referring to SQ3R as active learning. The presenter also gives picture examples so that the steps are easier to understand.
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Writing Component
- One of the middle school writing standards for common core states: "Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content."
- The SQ3R method is tied to this standard in a couple ways. The method forces students to organize each subheading into questions (objectives) and then finding answers. Therefore, students can more easily select the relevant content for the topic. The review part of SQ3R is also important in examining the topic so that on an assessment students can convey the correct information. Overall, this method is a great way to fulfill this standard in part and can be used as a great organizational tool before writing an essay.