The story traces how reading has shifted from a habit of curiosity to a tool for clearing exams and entering colleges.

Better understand your assigned readings Formulate questions to use in class discussions Record interesting thoughts for future papers and assignments Better recall information for tests and quizzes ...

You already know how to read. I bet you were taught how in elementary school. But do you know how to read well? If you're like most people, you probably haven't given much thought to how you read.

Elaine Reese has received funding from the Marsden Fund of the Royal Society of New Zealand. University of Otago provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. University of Otago provides ...