Study Strategies
## Read with Purpose
Active reading means engaging with the text, not just skimming.
### How to Do It
- **Underline Key Points:** Mark main ideas and details as you read.
- **Summarize Paragraphs:** Pause to recap what you’ve read.
- **Predict Questions:** Think about what might be asked.
### Why It Helps
Active reading helps you retain information and spot answers more quickly.
## Beyond the ACT
This strategy improves comprehension for textbooks, instructions, and even novels.
Examples
- Jotting notes in the margins as you read a passage.
- Marking up answer choices to keep track of your reasoning.