Chapter Six: Reading to Learn

Abstract:

A paragraph-length summary of a longer research article

Research indicates that we learn material best when we:

Chunk information into groups of five, seven, or nine

Dividing terms in a list into groups of five, seven, or nine is known as:

Chunking

Math texts typically present material through:

Definitions, theorems, and sample problems

What is NOT a good suggestion to improve reading ability:?

Developing a standard reading style and allotted time for each of your assigned readings.

Marking a text helps you:

Focus and concentrate as you read

The purpose of previewing is to:

Get the big picture

Philosophy, religion, music and art are examples of:

Humanities

The frontmatter of a book is:

Information that can add to your understanding of the book

Developing a visual guide for how different chapter ideas fit together is known as:

Mapping

The ____________ will explain a textbook's organization and give insight into the author's perspective

Preface

The first step to reading a chapter in a text using active reading is:

Previewing

The four steps in active reading, in order, are:

Previewing, marking, reading with concentration, and reviewing

_____________ are original research or documents referenced in almost all textbooks

Primary sources

What is NOT a suggestion for how to read a textbook with concentration?

Read entire chapters in a single study session without breaks

Why is it important to read supplementary material such as journal articles and essays referenced in the text?

Reading supplementary material will provide you with a depth of detail the textbook cannot

_____________ is the step in active reading in which notes, study questions, annotations, and flash cards are the most useful

Reviewing

What is NOT a basic vocabulary-building strategy?

Skip over unfamiliar words so that you don't lost momentum

The first thing you should read when previewing a reading assignment is the chapter:

Title

While previewing a chapter, students can use a/an ____________ map to create a visual guide for how different chapter ideas fit together

Wheel or branching map