CRITICAL READING FOR COLLEGE AND BEYOND: CH 4 MANAGING READING TIME

CRCB: CH 4 MANAGING YOUR READING TIME

Efficient reading is reading and comprehending a textbook in an appropriate time for you. Ways of becoming a more efficient reader are:

· Know reading average

· Trace reading rate

· Speed reading

· Critical reading

· Read quickly

· Skimming

· Rereading/ regressing

· Sub vocalizing

· Pacing

Creating a daily reading plan helps you manage your reading. a daily reading plan is a list of reading tasks you have and a general study schedule. Tips for developing a daily reading plan are:

1. Record your number of pages per hour rate

2. When studying for multiple classes start with most difficult or least favorite class first

3. Read when most alert

4. Schedule all reading tasks