🔍 Survey
Make a quick overview of the text by looking at headings, subheadings, summaries, and pictures.
❓ Question
Ask questions according to the headings and key points that will help you to read the text actively.
📖 Read
Read the material completely to discover the answers to the questions you made.
🗣 Recite
Articulate the answers either out loud or in writing and thus, reinforce understanding and memory retention.
🔄 Review
Strengthen long-term retention and understanding through regular reviewing of notes, questions, and summaries.
💡 Active Engagement
SQ3R is all about the interaction with the text via questioning, reciting, and reviewing, which ultimately guarantees comprehension.
✅ Memory Reinforcement
The combination of reading, recitation, and review creates stronger neural connections and better recall.
📚 Efficient Learning
The organized method of SQ3R makes the most of study time and guarantees concentrated learning.