Preview the material before reading
Set a clear purpose for reading
Read actively and ask questions
Highlight only key ideas
Take brief notes in your own words
Summarize each section after reading
Connect new information to what you already know
Visualize concepts as images or diagrams
Repeat important points out loud
Review notes soon after reading
Use spaced repetition over time
Test yourself without looking at the text
Teach the material to someone else
Read in short focused sessions
Eliminate distractions while reading