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Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
c2011
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vi, 122 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
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Outlines techniques for making study time less cumbersome and more productive, offering insight into discerning one's "study personality" to identify unproductive habits, create optimal learning environments and enhance memory.
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Palgrave Macmillan Education
Pub. Date
2017.
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xvi, 309 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
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Ideal for students who are mystified by lecturer comments such as 'more analysis needed', this title takes the art of analysis and breaks it down into easy-to-understand blocks, with clear explanations, good examples, and plenty of activities to develop understanding at each stage.
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Hachette Audio
Pub. Date
2018.
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6 CDs (7 hrs.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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Death and taxes come later; what seems inevitable for children is the idea that, after spending the day at school, they must then complete more academic assignments at home. The predictable results: stress and conflict, frustration and exhaustion. Parents respond by reassuring themselves that at least the benefits outweigh the costs. But what if they don't? In The Homework Myth, nationally known educator and parenting expert Alfie Kohn systematically...
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A successful student uses effective strategies.Being a successful student is far more about being a smart user of effective strategies than about being 'smart'. In fact it is possible to predict how well a student will do simply on the basis of their use of study strategies.Mnemonics is one class of study strategy that is of proven effectiveness, but (like only too many effective strategies!) is used far too little. Despite many studies showing the...
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American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
79 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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"... you're a student! Your job is to gather information and learn fundamentals that will benefit you all through your life. It's actually pretty exciting when you think about it that way! So, whether you go to public, private, or home school, this book is for you. It's filled with quizzes, tricks, and awesome advice about school. There isn't a magical equation for becoming the "best student ever," but this book will help you be the best student you...
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Instant Help Books, an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
x, 160 pages ; 21 cm
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"All teens need help staying focused-in school and in life. In this book, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) expert Lara Honos-Webb offers six powerful "super skills" to help teen readers pay attention, increase productivity, and get organized so they can achieve their goals. With this guide, teens will also learn to regulate their emotions and boost motivation, so they can be their very best"--
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Gallery Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
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321 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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In clear, accessible prose, Dan Willingham lays out the techniques necessary for students at any stage to succeed and thrive when learning, studying, and taking exams. When studying, the tendency is to focus on the mental tasks that we control most easily, and which create a sense of familiarity, like rereading and highlighting, But, as explained in Outsmart Your Brain, familiarity is not the same thing as retention or comprehension. Real learning...
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Smart Student teaches learners of any age various strategies to "super" learn material in an easier manner. The book discusses ways to organize manageable segments of time to review and to learn material, how to take notes, review the notes to embed them into long term memory, and how to read passages and take excellent notes so that the students can locate what they need to understand the materials presented. The book discusses determining the main...
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Why should you read this book?You will learn about success, motivation, goals and targets.You will understand the role of emotions and attitudes in studying.You will master the skills of organization, time management and disciplined work.You will improve your concentration and memory.You will learn useful tips in mastering clinical examination and performing well in assessments.You will learn strategies for better presentation, collaboration and...
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Making Good Grades - Even Straight A's - is a fine goal is that's what you want or need, but far too many Straight A students memorize facts, do well on exams, and then soon forget nearly everything. What a terrible waste of time, effort, and money.
- Choose deep understanding and lasting memory.
- Choose a GREAT education.
- Choose Learning.
In this book you will discover
- What it means to STUDY
- Powerful research-based learning strategies
- What...
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The expanded second edition of "Your Mindful Guide to Academic Success" includes how to excel on studying, test taking, and research papers. The book is unique in including student suggestions from around the world. Because we succeed when we're healthy and centered, it includes stress reduction and wellness information. Financial aid and student activism are discussed as well.
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In this powerful, motivational masterpiece, the author, Joe Jesimiel Ogbe, a youth minister of over three decades, provides pathways and strategies that will help students overcome their academic struggles and challenges.
As a student you can rewrite your academic story!
Yes, you can improve on your current academic results!
No doubt, with this book, you will be equipped and empowered to navigate your way into sterling academic success.
Your session...
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LEARN:: How to increase your reading speed by 300%
This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to increase your reading speed, with not much work at all! You will read easy to use, and fun to implement strategies on how to read three times faster than you are right now.
These speed reading strategies are all about maximizing your time, and getting a lot faster at reading, while still completely understanding what you are reading. You'll...
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As an independent personal shopper, you can offer a wide selection of clothing as you can buy from where ever you like - from the smallest boutique to the largest department store. This is a benefit that should be pointed out to your clients. While there are no specific requirements in becoming a personal shopper, there are some areas of other employment you may consider before becoming a personal shopper. These include such areas as styling, marketing...
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Graduating college early is no easy task but it can provide numerous benefits. The 3-Year Degree was written by an actual college student who was able to complete nearly 5 years worth of school in only 3 years without having to sacrifice hobbies or a social life. The book includes numerous specific strategies used to choose the best courses, to prepare the best schedule, and to complete your courses. Any college student will be able to benefit from...
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Students often approach math the same way they approach other courses. Read the book, take some notes, look them over, and then hope for the best when the test comes. And, if the test doesn't go well, very little is approached differently the next time around. Math Study Strategies is an easy-to-use resource that helps students learn and implement strategies that are useful during each part of the class 'cycle': choosing a class (in college), preparing...
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Level I: Grades 5-7
Young adolescents have different developmental needs than other students. The HM Learning and Study Skills Program is geared for specific grade levels, allowing you to encourage the middle and junior high student's growing capacity for abstraction. At the same time, the activity-oriented structure keeps their attention. Students will learn to harness their particular "learning style" in a way that best suits their needs.
Each...
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Level III (Grades 11-13)
“The hm Learning and Study Skills Program: Level III” was designed to provide an introduction to learning and study skills for high school juniors and seniors and beginning college students through a series of activity-oriented units. It is structured on the assumption that an activity-oriented lesson is the most effective instructional strategy for the teaching of study skills: more succinctly, that "learning by doing"...
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I Passed The Exam: The Ultimate Guide to Prepare Exam, Pass Exam & Getting Good Grades
We've all heard comments on how much someone dreads taking exams. Unfortunately, for most of us, exams are simply a part of life ... whether we are talking high school, college, or professional licensure. How great would it be to learn surefire strategies to take the worry out of exam preparation, to improve your exam taking abilities, and as a result, get dramatically...
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