Review and Summarize What You Have Read
When you finish reading a section, review and summarize what you
have read. If necessary, go back and reread information that was not
clear the first time through.
Reread the red heads and black subheads for a quick summary of
the major points covered in the section
Study any charts, graphs, or maps in the section. These visual
materials usually provide a condensed version of information in
the section.
Review the visuals—photographs, charts, graphs, maps, and time
lines—and any illustrated boxed features and note how they relate
to the section content.
Complete all the questions in the Section Assessment.This will
help you think critically about what you have just read.
STRATEGIES FOR TAKING STANDARDIZED TESTS
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