Textbooks
: After reading a section, try to explain it to someone else (or yourself) without looking at the book. If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it yet.
: Course-long consistency helps students deepen their understanding by "spiraling" back to earlier concepts. TEXTBOOKS
: They often undergo rigorous reviews to ensure they meet educational benchmarks and instructional tenets like pairing graphics with words. Pro Tips for Effective Reading : After reading a section, try to explain
Don't just read from start to finish—hack the system with these active strategies: : After reading a section
For those looking to optimize their time, resources like the UNC Learning Center and Cornell College offer excellent handouts on note-taking and active reading strategies.