Reading Assignments

What is the recommended way to improve reading skills?

• Read in a quiet environment
• Use speed reading techniques
• Practice with difficult material
• Read often and widely

What is the purpose of active reading?

• To make the text more interesting
• To make the most important information stand out
• To save time by not reading the whole assignment
• To help you retain more information

What is the Morse Code method for highlighting?

• Highlighting everything that seems important
• Not highlighting at all
• Drawing a dot next to supporting examples and a dash next to big ideas
• Drawing a dot next to big ideas and a dash next to supporting examples

What is the SQ3R method for active reading?

• Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Reflect
• Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review
• Scan, Question, Read, Recall, Review
• Survey, Question, Read, Recall, Review

What is the purpose of fixations in the reading process?

• To intake 1-2 words at a time
• To process information in the prefrontal cortex
• To set a speed limit for reading
• To make quick jerky movements

What is the main factor that limits reading speed and comprehension?

• Eye movements
• Working memory constraints
• Word skipping
• Subvocalization

What is the purpose of questioning before reading?

• To help you retain more information
• To make the most important information stand out
• To make the text more interesting
• To save time by not reading the whole assignment

Why is time management important for reading assignments?

• To avoid reading altogether
• To have more free time
• To ensure all assignments are completed on time
• To make the reading process more difficult

What is the relationship between reading speed and comprehension?

• There is no relationship between reading speed and comprehension
• It depends on the individual's reading abilities
• The faster you read, the better your comprehension
• The slower you read, the better your comprehension

What is the main limitation of speed reading techniques?

• They require special equipment
• They do not work for all types of reading material
• They have not been scientifically proven
• They are too time-consuming