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How To Read, Understand Faster And Remember For An Upcoming Examination

I love to read. Books are my favorite thing to do, and I've always been a good student. But even though I like books and reading, there's one thing that keeps me from remembering what I've read: procrastination! The good news is that you can get ahead of yourself by planning your study session ahead of time to help you read, understand and remember for an upcoming examination, same as doing everything in your power to make sure it goes smoothly. So let's get started on how you can prepare for your upcoming exams.

PLAN YOUR STUDY SESSION

A plan will help you get the most out of your time and energy, as well as help you know what to study and what not to.

USE A TIMER TO KEEP FOCUS

To keep track of how long you have been reading, set a timer to go off every 30 or 60 minutes. If you are reading online, it may be helpful to mute the sound on your computer so that your family can't hear when they come home and ask why their dinner is late.

When setting up the timer:

• Make sure the timer is loud enough for everyone in the house (or at least everyone who'll be listening). You don't want to have to shout across the house just because someone needs some attention!

• If there are multiple people watching TV together while others read quietly elsewhere in the house, make sure both groups know what time their session ends; otherwise one group will end up running out of time before everyone else has finished reading as well!

SKIP THE DIFFICULT PARTS FIRST.

Skim through the text to find the difficult parts. When you are reading a book, skim the first few pages and see if there are any big words or phrases that might be confusing to you. If so, read these passages last so that it's easier for you to understand what's going on in your head.

Don't skip over difficult sections of text because they're too hard for you right now—even if they seem easy at first glance! Just keep reading until everything clicks into place; then go back and reread those parts again later on when things become clearer (and hopefully even more interesting).

Don't read a section twice—even if it seems like nothing happened after all those previous readings!

READ AND TAKE NOTES AT THE SAME TIME

Reading and taking notes at the same time is a great way to improve your comprehension. It’s also one of the best ways to remember what you read, because it allows you to take notes while still reading.

To make this work, I recommend using a notebook or laptop with an app that allows you to write down everything as soon as possible each time it happens (I use Evernote). If possible, bring both your book and the device with which you are taking notes together; if not, then do so separately.

Also make sure that there is enough space on both sides of whatever surface(s) where you will write down your thoughts so they aren’t cramped up against each other!

ASK YOURSELF QUESTIONS WHILE READING

• USE QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU FOCUS.

• USE QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU REMEMBER.

• USE QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND.

• USE QUESTIONED FOR THE MAIN IDEAS AND PURPOSES OF A SENTENCE, PARAGRAPH OR TEXTBOOK CHAPTER.

ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE READING THE TEXT

• Ask questions about the topic, main ideas and purpose of reading.

• Ask questions about the author's purpose and what he/she wants you to do with information.

SUMMARIZE WHAT YOU’VE READ INTO YOUR OWN WORDS

When you read a passage, evaluate it for its importance and then summarize it into your own words. This will help you remember what's been said more easily, as well as make sure that you're not just getting the same information from multiple sources.

USE TECHNOLOGY TO HELP YOU FOCUS AND REMEMBER MORE

• Use an e-reader. There are many different kinds of e-readers, including the Kindle and Nook from Amazon, as well as iPads and other tablets from Apple or Samsung. You can also get one that's specifically designed for reading textbooks or other materials that you want to reference often on-the-go (like the Kobo Glo HD).

• Use a computer with a large monitor if possible; otherwise use your phone or tablet because they're smaller and easier to carry around with you!

• Use apps like Evernote (Here's the best study apps for students) when taking notes in class so everything stays organized in one place—it's free too!

• Keep track of important dates/events by writing them down somewhere safe (like under your bed) where they won't be lost forever if something happens during those times when people tend not pay attention very much anymore these days...

UNDERSTAND THE AUTHOR’S PURPOSE

Understanding the author's purpose is an important part of reading and understanding better. The author's purpose is what he wants to communicate to you, but it can be hard to figure out exactly what that means.

To help you understand this concept better, I'll explain how I've been able to use my own personal experiences in order to gauge my thoughts on different topics from past years.

BREAK UP LARGE PASSAGES OF TEXT WITH IMAGES AND DATA VISUALS

Break up large passages of text with images and data visualizations.

There are many ways to break up long passages of text, but here are four main ways you can use images, graphs and data visualizations in your reading:

• Use illustrations to break up long passages of text.

• Use tables to break up long passages of text.

• Use charts or graphs that show information about the topic at hand (see below). They can help you understand how things work together better than just reading it straight through!

USE REALISM TO STICK TO A SCHEDULE

You're probably already familiar with the idea of reading more than you can understand. After all, it's a common complaint among students and professionals alike. But there are some important things to keep in mind when trying this technique:

• Don't try to read too much at once. It's easy to get so absorbed in your book that you forget about everything else around you—your friends and family, for example—and lose track of time completely. If possible, limit yourself to one or two books at a time so that they don't consume all of your attention (and make sure they're appropriate for age-appropriate reading levels). Also remember that if something comes up while reading an assigned text or article on the internet, it might be helpful not only because it will help clarify what we've learned thus far but also because it gives us another opportunity for learning new things!

The best way to remember what you read is to enjoy it, and the best way to enjoy reading is to be prepared for the reading! So get a head start by planning your session, preparing yourself mentally and physically and by turning down distractions like the TV, cell phone and internet while reading.

Remembering what you read is a skill that we all need to learn. The best way to do this is by setting aside time for reading and dedicating yourself fully to the task at hand. There are many ways to help yourself remember what you’ve learned but the most important thing is not just reading faster, but also understanding what it means. Thanks for reading my article on how to read, understand faster and remember for an upcoming exams. Kindly like and share...