Francis P. Robinson, SQ3R Developer, maintained that curiosity or readiness starts with questioning and subsequent answering of questions is essential to good comprehension and retention. His system , the SQ3R Reading Comprehension system, has 5 steps. Using these steps consistently during reading activities will improve your learning and success as a student. Reading Comprehension System Survey Use your visual skills prior to reading. Read the preface and chapter summary prior to reading the chapter.
Question Ask questions using the visual and non-visual material gathered while Surveying.
The clearness of your questions will influence your comprehension and later recall. Read Read to answer the questions you developed in the Questioning step. Reading with a purpose is essential to recall and comprehension. Reading mainly influences short term memory. Recite Recite by saying aloud the answers to the questions you developed prior to reading.