Successful Habit #6 - Read Textbook BEFORE Clas!

This is a simple habit that will make a big difference in your learning.  Here’s why:

·       You will have an idea/preview of what the lecture will be about.

·       If the professor is unorganized, you will have an idea of the structure of the information.

·       If the professor has a heavy accent, you will have an idea of the words he or she may be using.

·       This initial reading starts the learning process.  Remember that learning takes repetition and this is your first exposure to the information.

It is okay if you do not completely understand the information.  Simply reread the assignment after class and coordinate with your lecture notes.

It goes without saying that reading your textbook for the first time the night before an exam is a waste of your time!

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