Author : Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 23,7 MB
Release : 2013-01-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 1440552460
"Contains material adapted from The everything guide to study skills, by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick"--T.p. verso.
Author : Cynthia C Muchnick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 20,81 MB
Release : 2011-06-18
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 1440507457
Here's something worth learning: Studying doesn't have to be a chore! This fun and accessible resource provides the tools you need to develop better study habits, boost your grades, and position yourself for academic success. Educational consultant Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick uses a wide range of ideas taken from hundreds of students to help you find a unique, effective method suited for your individual learning style. You'll improve transcripts for college applications, ace standardized tests, and become a better student at any level of education. This indispensable guide shows you how to: Get the most out of class time Use the best strategies for note-taking and memorizing Improve writing skills Prepare completely for tests Safely and effectively conduct online research Use Skype, iChat, or social media to form study groups With this guide in your backpack, you'll be able to balance school and activities, avoid pre-test panic, and achieve consistently better results.
Author : Doris Foxworth Odito
Publisher :
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 49,67 MB
Release : 2015-04-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781478749097
How To Make Straight A's is a book that you must read. It was written after working with thousands of bright and motivated students who needed a "coach" to teach them step-by-step the skills on how to study and Make Straight A's. Think of How to Make Straight A's as your personal trainer - a coach that keeps you running towards your academic and personal goals. Every gold-medal athlete needs a personal coach. The same is true for you - the student. Without directions from a knowledgeable coach, hard working and promising students can lose the benefits of their efforts. Many students want to Make A's in their school work, but they don't know how to do it. They study for countless hours, but they still do not Make Straight A's. How To Make Straight A's will give you the motivation, inspiration and drive you need to Make Straight A's. How To Make Straight A's was especially written for you - a special student. Thousands of students have successfully attended How To Make Straight A's workshops and seminars. As a result of much struggle, hard work, and total dedication, this book has finally been made a reality. And the same is true for you, with much hard work, sweat and total dedication, you will make all of the A's you want.
Author : Cal Newport
Publisher : Crown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 49,74 MB
Release : 2006-12-26
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 0767922719
Looking to jumpstart your GPA? Most college students believe that straight A’s can be achieved only through cramming and painful all-nighters at the library. But Cal Newport knows that real straight-A students don’t study harder—they study smarter. A breakthrough approach to acing academic assignments, from quizzes and exams to essays and papers, How to Become a Straight-A Student reveals for the first time the proven study secrets of real straight-A students across the country and weaves them into a simple, practical system that anyone can master. You will learn how to: • Streamline and maximize your study time • Conquer procrastination • Absorb the material quickly and effectively • Know which reading assignments are critical—and which are not • Target the paper topics that wow professors • Provide A+ answers on exams • Write stellar prose without the agony A strategic blueprint for success that promises more free time, more fun, and top-tier results, How to Become a Straight-A Student is the only study guide written by students for students—with the insider knowledge and real-world methods to help you master the college system and rise to the top of the class.
Author : Peter Hollins
Publisher : Pkcs Media, Incorporated
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 27,7 MB
Release : 2021-08-28
Category :
ISBN : 9781647433321
Studying and learning don't have to be chores that you dread. Discover how to make the process fun, easy, and successful. Studying and learning, especially in the rigid confines of school, can be tough to say the least. Use this book to decode exactly how to make it work for you. You'll discover the strategies to rocket to the top of your class. How to double your learning, memory, and testing capabilities. The Study Skills Handbook teaches us about great students. Are they all baby Einsteins? No, they simply have practiced the types of tips in this book. This type of academic success is learnable, but you have to know the code first. Consider this book the code to your academic wellbeing. You will blast your competition and set the curve in each class. How to simply become a better student - at anything inside or outside the classroom. Peter Hollins has studied psychology and peak human performance for over a dozen years and is a bestselling author. He has worked with a multitude of individuals to unlock their potential and path towards success. His writing draws on his academic, coaching, and research experience. Not just for students - for parents, educators, teachers, professors, autodidacts, etc. Optimal exam day strategies - even if you haven't crammed enough How to make the most of your classroom time by being less passive Your perfect study environment to absorb info Convenient and easy memory techniques to memorize anything What an exam and class postmortem are and how they can help you.
Author : Tom Burns
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 49,36 MB
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 1446203255
Lecturers, why waste time waiting for the post to arrive? Request your e-inspection copy today! 'Brilliant little book! ... It's easy to follow and understand, full of practical hints and tips, helps to remove some of the pressures of uni life!' - Amazon review 'Really useful sections on reading and taking notes ... the bread and butter of student life.' - Amazon review Do you want to do better at university? Whether you're a student wanting to improve their study skills or a lecturer who wants to give their students a helping hand with their work, this book is for you. Packed with study tips and handy activities, this proven guide shows you step-by-step how to study effectively and make the best of your time - whatever level you're at. Whether you are going to university straight from school, a mature student, or an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, you'll find out how to: Sail through those tricky first weeks Get the most out of lectures by understanding how you learn Learn techniques for academic writing and research Pass exams with flying colours Stay cool and cope with stress. Practical and interactive, this edition features six brand new chapters to arm you with even more essential skills including how to produce a dissertation, planning your career and focusing on building relationships with lecturers and other students to help you get ahead. Visit the Essential Study Skills Companion Website Launched with this edition is an improved and expanded companion website. Don't miss the extensive range of guidance and resources for both students and tutors, including video tips, study packs, practice exercises and other tools for you to use in both your preparation and actual work. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university.
Author : John Ernst
Publisher : Teacher Created Resources
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 11,52 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781557341945
"Student-directed activities help middle schoolers learn how to get organized, how grading is done, and how to develop good study skills."--Amazon.com
Author : James K. Semones
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 24,61 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
Uses the latest information on cognition, memory, and educational sociology to outline a program of time management, note-taking, test preparation, and other skills for student success.
Author : Carol Carter
Publisher : Lifebound
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,23 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Education, Secondary
ISBN : 9780974204437
Study Skills for High School Students equips students with the keys for academic success: goal setting, learning styles, active note taking, preparing for tests, and critical thinking skills.
Author : Milkyway Media
Publisher : Milkyway Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 13,75 MB
Release : 2022-01-21
Category : Study Aids
ISBN :
Buy now to get the main key ideas from Cal Newport’s How to Become a Straight-A Student There are many guides out there for college students that completely misrepresent what modern college life is like, or fail to provide them with the tools they need to succeed. Cal Newport’s How to Become a Straight-A Student (2006) sets the record straight on how to enjoy your college experience while also getting the grades you want. One of the main keys to Newport’s process is simply understanding what needs to be done, before you do it. This extends to managing your schedule, taking a test, or writing a paper. Following this book’s strategies every single day (none of which are time-consuming) means no more academic headaches. Instead, you will be able to effectively balance your life and grades, while making it look so easy.
