Here are some questions you may have about issues related to reading in your courses. If you prefer, the index in the sidebar can be used to find the information you’re looking for. Click on the question or topic you are interested in for further information.

What aspects of the textbook should I consider?

Is my textbook on an appropriate level of difficulty?

How can I help students cope with the textbook more efficiently?

How can I help students know the difference between important and less important information when they read?

Why don’t my students do the reading I assign for homework and what can I do to ensure that students read assignments?

How can I be sure students have read assigned readings?

What is a reasonable amount of pages to assign for homework?

How can I ensure that more students will pass the exams I give?

I use primary sources as reading material in my classes. My students don’t seem to read the assignments. Why?