New Hampshire Foundations of Reading Practice Test

Which one of these is NOT a benefit of the SQ3R reading strategy?

1. Setting purposes for reading

2. Enhancing artistic skills

3. Summarizing to remember key information

4. Activating prior knowledge

The correct answer is: Enhancing artistic skills

The SQ3R reading strategy, which stands for Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review, is primarily designed to improve comprehension and retention of reading materials. Each component of the strategy serves specific functions that contribute to effective learning: - Setting purposes for reading is foundational to SQ3R, as it prepares the reader to approach the text with specific objectives, enhancing focus and engagement with the material. - Summarizing to remember key information helps reinforce understanding and retention by encouraging readers to distill essential concepts and reflect on their learning. - Activating prior knowledge is an important aspect of effective reading strategies, allowing readers to connect new information to what they already know, which improves comprehension and recall. In contrast, enhancing artistic skills is not a recognized benefit of the SQ3R method. This strategy is focused primarily on comprehension and retention through systematic engagement with texts, rather than fostering or developing artistic abilities.