Reading/Retention Cycle

Why is retaining what we read important for academic success?
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• It helps us remember key concepts.

• It makes reading faster.

• It reduces the need for studying.

How does retention improve decision-making?

• By helping us recall useful information.

• By allowing us to memorize the entire text.

• By making reading tiring.

What skill does retention help to develop?

• Writing skills

• Critical thinking skills

• Drawing skills

What is one advantage of retaining information?

• It makes discussions more confident and effective.

• It allows skipping difficult topics.

• It replaces the need for revision.

What does retention reduce during study sessions?

• Stress levels

• The need to reread material

• The importance of notes

What is the first step in the reading cycle?

• Annotate

• Read

• Preview

What should you do during the "Preview" step?

• Write a summary immediately.

• Scan headings and keywords.

• Skip to the main paragraphs.

What is the purpose of the “Annotate” step?

• Highlight and note important points.

• Rewrite the entire text.

• Memorize every word.

Which activity is part of the "Read" step?

• Focus on understanding the text.

• Take a quiz on the topic.

• Write down all the examples.

What is the final stage of the reading cycle?

• Annotate

• Preview

• Publish