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Although the SQ3R method can be very effective with most expository texts, it is difficult to apply to mathematics. A similar plan developed especially for mathematics story problems is shown as SQRQCQ: which stands for Survey, Question, Read, Question, Compute, Question. As with SQ3R, the teacher should model SQRQCQ with the class and conduct whole-class practice before expecting students to attempts the procedure on their own. The steps of this procedure are as follows:
- Survey - Students read through the story problem quickly to get a general feel for what the problem is about.
- Question - Next, students should ask themselves general questions related to problem solving, such as "What is the problem to be solved?" "What do I need to find out?" and "What important information is provided in the story problem?"
- Read - Students read the problem again carefully, giving close attention to details and relationships that will assist in the problem-solving process.
- Question - Students answer the question, "What mathematical operation is needed to solve this problem?"
- Compute - Students do the computation associated with the operation decided on the previous step.
- Question - Students answer the question, "Does this answer make sense?" If it does not, then the student may need to repeat some or all of the process.
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