Problem Solving
Reading Strategies
SMART GOAL
100

To step back from a situation to look at and think about the different parts of the problem 

What is Stop and Think?

100


  • Titles, headings, bold words, illustrations, graphs, charts, vocabulary lists, end of chapter summaries

What are strategies to do before reading?

100

A detailed plan of what I plan to accomplish 

What is specific? 

200

To separate the facts from opinion, knowledge versus guessing

What is gathering information?

200

What you already know about the topic 

What is activate prior knowledge? 

200

This is within your power to complete or accomplish. 

What is attainable? 

300

To think of many ways to solve a problem 

What is brainstorming? 

300

A strategic, selective reading method in which you focus on the main ideas of a text.

What is skimming?

300

A goal that is important to me to accomplish. 

What is relevant? 

400

a situation one faces where there is an obstacle that prevents you from reaching your goal 

What is a problem? 

400

To write a brief summary of what you just read in your own words from memory.

What is to summarize? 

400

A set expectation for when I plan to have met my goal.

What is timeline?

500

To make a list of outcomes and the potential consequences. 

What is Evaluating Consequences and Outcomes? 

500

Create a concept map or flashcards. 

What are strategies to use after reading? 

500

 A specific and measurable step to accomplishing goals.

What is an objective? 

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