The Method of Studying: The SQ3R Method

What is SQ3R method and how it can help us in studying

Parviz Haqshanas
Apex Perspectives
2 min readMay 14, 2024

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This technique has 5 steps that I will explain them in this article

First step: Pre-study (survey)

Well, what does this mean? At this stage, you should read the topic you want, like a newspaper, and pass it on.

You are not supposed to learn anything. By doing this, you will get to know the subject and the main points of the topic and find the necessary mental preparation.

Second step: Questioning

When you have applying the first step, your mind has created a suitable platform for learning new things. This is where you should ask questions about that topic and ask anything that has created ambiguity in your mind in the form of a question. And follow up during the main study or in class. Be the answer. This will double your concentration and accuracy in the main study.

The third step: Read carefully

In this stage, study the desired topic with high concentration and with the aim of complete learning. Read the text of the book and pamphlets, and solve the exercises. Also, note down the important points while working.

The fourth step: Recall

Here you have to retell and explain what you read in the previous step in your language in a way that is understandable to you, a friend, or a classmate, and write a summary of what you remember on a piece of paper.

Fifth step: Review

By applying this step, you can prevent the things you learned from being forgotten. The human brain has a law that says: either use information or throw it away, and because of this law, this step is very important. You should do your review at the end of the same day and repeat it at the end of the week and at the end of the month. This review can include re-reading summaries or taking tests and reviewing them.

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Parviz Haqshanas
Apex Perspectives

Passionate writer sharing stories from various topics and my experiences and enthusiastic in reading.