{"id":2024,"date":"2025-11-14T16:07:55","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T21:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/?p=2024"},"modified":"2025-12-04T12:28:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T17:28:58","slug":"how-to-master-college-textbook-reading-techniques-for-faster-deeper-understanding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studentacademicsuccess\/2025\/11\/14\/how-to-master-college-textbook-reading-techniques-for-faster-deeper-understanding\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Master College Textbook Reading: Techniques for Faster, Deeper Understanding (4 Minute Read)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_d94fe2-52, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_d94fe2-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_d94fe2-52\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_d94fe2-52 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_d94fe2-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_d94fe2-52\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_d94fe2-52 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_d94fe2-52[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_d94fe2-52\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2024_d94fe2-52 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_d94fe2-52\"><strong>What do we know about college textbooks?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are \u201cidea dense\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They include many ideas, facts, terms, diagrams, resources, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are generally written at a higher reading level than high school textbooks, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students have less time to digest the information (courses are more fast-paced and cover more material than high school)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Did you know that reading involves both physical and mental preparation?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_fe4ffc-c1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_fe4ffc-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_fe4ffc-c1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_fe4ffc-c1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_fe4ffc-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_fe4ffc-c1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_fe4ffc-c1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_fe4ffc-c1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_fe4ffc-c1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2024_fe4ffc-c1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_fe4ffc-c1\"><strong>The goal of reading:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comprehension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assimilation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remembering the material (learning the concepts beyond the point of recognition)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>To reach these goals you must be an <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>active reader<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_bb3ca4-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_bb3ca4-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_bb3ca4-26\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_bb3ca4-26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_bb3ca4-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_bb3ca4-26\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_bb3ca4-26 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_bb3ca4-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_bb3ca4-26\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2024_bb3ca4-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_bb3ca4-26\"><strong>Active reading involves thinking about the material as you read it. Use your textbook to do the following for each assigned reading.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preview the section to be covered in lecture (preview=skim, read headings and vocab words, look at diagrams, do this in 20-30 minutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to class (take notes, have textbook handy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After class, complete the full reading (take breaks if the section\/chapter is long)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take notes to indicate important information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a second full reading, highlight and\/or underline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use end-of-chapter summaries and questions provided in the textbook to check understanding of the material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn headings into questions and answer the questions as a way to quiz yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_ebf835-33, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_ebf835-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_ebf835-33\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_ebf835-33 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_ebf835-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_ebf835-33\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_ebf835-33 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_ebf835-33[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_ebf835-33\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2024_ebf835-33 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_ebf835-33\"><strong>The following sections outline a variety of reading techniques. Some of the techniques are for specific types of textbooks\/courses. Keep in mind that not every technique works for every student. Try each technique to see which works best for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_b12c16-18, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_b12c16-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_b12c16-18\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_b12c16-18 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_b12c16-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_b12c16-18\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_b12c16-18 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_b12c16-18[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_b12c16-18\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2024_b12c16-18 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_b12c16-18\"><strong>Reading Strategy: P2R<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_aa1dfe-d2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_aa1dfe-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_aa1dfe-d2\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_aa1dfe-d2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_aa1dfe-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_aa1dfe-d2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_aa1dfe-d2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_aa1dfe-d2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_aa1dfe-d2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2024_aa1dfe-d2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_aa1dfe-d2\"><strong>(Preview, Read, Review)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_d7cb93-e3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_d7cb93-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_d7cb93-e3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_d7cb93-e3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_d7cb93-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_d7cb93-e3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_d7cb93-e3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_d7cb93-e3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_d7cb93-e3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading2024_d7cb93-e3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_d7cb93-e3\"><strong>PREVIEW<\/strong><strong> for approximately 15-20 minutes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preview the chapter and focus on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Headings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bold print (i.e., vocabulary terms)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pictures, tables, and graphs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chapter summaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions at the end of the section\/chapter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ask yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What aspects of the reading look familiar?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What will be difficult to grasp?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_a93efb-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_a93efb-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_a93efb-c4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_a93efb-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_a93efb-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_a93efb-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_a93efb-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_a93efb-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_a93efb-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading2024_a93efb-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_a93efb-c4\"><strong>READ <\/strong><strong>(actively)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Question what you are reading while reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think: What are the important points? What are the supporting details?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read for 20-30 minutes at a time (reading for longer makes it difficult to focus)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take short breaks, no more than 5-10 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marking in the textbook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you come across an idea you do not understand, make a note in the margin so you can ask a question in class or visit the professor during office hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is important to know about highlighting, underlining, and note-taking?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid over-highlighting, wait until the second read-through<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight and\/or underline only after you have read a paragraph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight or underline from left to right so that you read the sentence or key phrase again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_8e1895-cc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_8e1895-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_8e1895-cc\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_8e1895-cc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_8e1895-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_8e1895-cc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_8e1895-cc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_8e1895-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_8e1895-cc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading2024_8e1895-cc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_8e1895-cc\"><strong>REVIEW:<\/strong><strong> When you have completed the reading, do not immediately close the book<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Summarize the main point in your own words<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a list of terms and definitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a review sheet for each section or major concept that can be used for exam preparation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make flashcards for difficult concepts or processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draw out each step of a process as a concept map to help visualize what is happening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the headings as questions and answer them as if they were test questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there are sample questions at the end of a text, answer them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there are online tools (i.e., website), use a resource to test yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Reading Strategy: SQ3R<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_cb4084-eb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_cb4084-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_cb4084-eb\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_cb4084-eb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_cb4084-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_cb4084-eb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_cb4084-eb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_cb4084-eb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_cb4084-eb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2024_cb4084-eb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_cb4084-eb\"><strong>(Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The SQ3R is similar to the P2R strategy. For individual steps, see above.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The steps are performed on each section rather than at the end of a chapter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The process is effective for more complex material, but is time consuming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because these steps are performed more frequently, SQ3R provides a great deal of interaction and repetition with content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_904e1b-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_904e1b-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_904e1b-06\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_904e1b-06 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_904e1b-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_904e1b-06\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_904e1b-06 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_904e1b-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_904e1b-06\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2024_904e1b-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_904e1b-06\"><strong>Reading Strategy: PRESP<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_7b08e5-29, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_7b08e5-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_7b08e5-29\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_7b08e5-29 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_7b08e5-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_7b08e5-29\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_7b08e5-29 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_7b08e5-29[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_7b08e5-29\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2024_7b08e5-29 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_7b08e5-29\">(<strong>Preview, Read Examples, Summarize, Problems)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_512f25-e5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_512f25-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_512f25-e5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_512f25-e5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_512f25-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_512f25-e5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_512f25-e5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_512f25-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_512f25-e5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading2024_512f25-e5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_512f25-e5\"><strong>This strategy is best used with math or math-based science textbooks:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have pencil and paper ready to organize information and work on problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Break the reading into small chunks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work for 20-30 minutes at a time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_18ef6e-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_18ef6e-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_18ef6e-bc\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_18ef6e-bc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_18ef6e-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_18ef6e-bc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_18ef6e-bc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_18ef6e-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_18ef6e-bc\"] 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_2962cd-bc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2024_2962cd-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_2962cd-bc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading2024_2962cd-bc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2024_2962cd-bc\"><strong>Read actively, focus on:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Laws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Definitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theorems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Write topics on flash cards or create a review sheet for each major concept. 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