Reading with Concentration

Students commonly have trouble concentrating or understanding the content when they read textbooks. Many factors can affect your ability to concentrate and understand texts: the time of day, your energy level, your interest in the material, and your study location.

Consider these suggestions and decide which ones would help you improve your reading ability:

YOUR TURN

Write and Reflect

The next time you are reading a textbook, monitor your ability to concentrate. Check your watch when you begin and check it again when your mind begins to wander. How many minutes did you concentrate on your reading? List some strategies to keep your mind from wandering. Write down in a journal entry ideas you’ve heard that you think will work well for you.

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