| Passive reading: Do you sometimes read in the same way you take
a shower, letting the words wash over you with little or no active mental
involvement? If so, you will likely remember, at most, around 10-20% of what you
have read. If you will become actively involved in your reading, that retention
can be easily raised to 75% or higher while spending about the same amount of
time. This is especially important for study reading. Practice activities like
underling, highlighting, making notes, asking questions, and making predictions,
which will help to improve your comprehension, retention, and
concentration. Purposeless reading: Do you begin
college reading assignments with no clear idea of what you need to learn, what
comprehension level is required, how long this assignment should take to
complete, and which reading method is most appropriate? Remember the importance
of previewing before you read. It doesn't take long and will save you time in
the long run. Regressing: We've all experienced this.
You realize you have just read a sentence (or even an entire paragraph) over 9
times; you were unaware you were rereading (regressing); and you have no idea
what you just read. Sounds like a lack of concentration resulting in passive,
purposeless reading, doesn't it? Regression is reading a word, phrase, sentence,
or paragraph over and over again. Sometimes, with especially difficult,
unfamiliar material or vocabulary, regression may be necessary for
comprehension. Often, however, regression is an unnecessary, inefficient
habit. What causes regression? It may be a lack of concentration, poor
comprehension, low self-confidence, or just a nervous habit. Whatever it is, it
s slowing you down. How do you stop regressions? Becoming aware that
you have this bad habit is the first step. Try to focus your attention, keep
your eyes moving, and pull your eyes forward and down the page. As you become
increasingly aware of keeping your eyes moving efficiently, you'll be able to
avoid regression. Poor concentration: Here it is again. One of the
most important tools in the students' tool box — the ability to concentrate at
will. Attitude is the key. Don't allow yourself to rationalize this bad habit:
"I get tired easily." "If I fall asleep when I read." "My mind wanders, and I
end up daydreaming." You are not helpless here; take control and focus your
attention on the task at hand. More key factors that will lead to better
concentration: Increase your reading speed. If you slow down, your mind
has time to wander. The faster and more actively you read, the more
interesting the material becomes and the more your comprehension will
increase. Good nutrition, enough sleep, overall good health, and good
eyesight help you to concentrate.
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