1. Shondra tells you that whenever she sits down to read her biology text, she loses concentration or falls asleep. To her, it is so boring. Even when she does get through an entire chapter, she has no idea what she read. There is a lot of material included in each chapter. There are twenty-five chapters in the textbook that will be covered during the term. The professor expects the class to read the textbook as well as take lecture notes. Both sets of information will be included on five tests that they will have to take during the term. Shondra has no idea how she will read all of the chapters, let alone how she will learn all the material. This class is a degree requirement for Shondra and one of four classes she is taking.
What is NOT one of Shondra’s major issues concerning this class and her reading?
A.Every time she sits down to read she loses concentration or falls asleep.
B. When she does get through an entire chapter, she has no idea what she read.
C. Shondra finds the reading boring.
D. She has to take five tests during the term.
2. What is one suggestion you could make that might assist Shonda in this situation?
A. Block out long chunks of time and read without breaks so as not to lose focus.
B. Use a highlighter liberally as you read. It will keep you focused on what you are reading.
C. Read in a busy area so you will not be inclined to fall asleep.
D. Follow a plan for active reading including previewing, marking, reading with concentration and reviewing.
3. Which strategy would NOT help Shonda in this situation?
A. Find a study location that is removed from traffic and distractions.
B. Set goals for your study period, such as “I will read twenty pages of my text in the next 50 minutes.” Reward yourself with a break after every study period.
C. Read only the text and skip over all the graphs, charts and boxes, as they are just there to make the pages visually appealing.
D. Take notes on the material as you read.