Reading to Answer Questions

Look in your book bag or backpack right now and count the number of highlighters you find there. If you're like many students, you probably have a yellow one, a pink one, and a green or blue one.

You may also find that you spend a considerable amount of time in the classroom or studying highlighting important information. Guess what; all the information is important!

This program will introduce you to some new strategies for reading that will improve your retention and understanding of text-based materials. The goal is to learn to read critically, an essential skill for college success. 

Female college student reading textbook.

Before you start, here are a few things to know.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • The content of this program is presented in a single topic.
  • Your progress is monitored. You must successfully complete the topic to complete the program.
  • There are some questions at the end of the topic so you can evaluate your learning and identify information you would like to review. Don't worry, it's not a test and it's not graded. We call it a, "Check on Learning."

TIME MANAGEMENT

  • The program should only take about 15 minutes to complete.
  • Because there are no student accounts or retention of personal information, there is no bookmarking features. Users must complete the program in one session to be able to print a completion certificate at the end of the program.