Study Strategies Made Easy (School Success Series) (Paperback)

by Leslie Davis (Author), Sandi Sirotowitz (Author), Harvey C. Parker (Author), Richard Dimatteo (Illustrator)

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"Our students who have gone through the "Study Strategies Made Easy" program are now much better prepared to handle the challenges of our rigorous curriculum." Patrica A. Butts, Principal, American Heritage School, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

"I was a good student who wanted to excel. I am so glad that my parents found "Study Strategies Made Easy." It allowed me to improve upon my skills and reach my true potential in high school, at Emory and now at Cornell Law." Deborah Morris, Cornell Law School, Itaca, NY -- Publisher Comments

Product Description
"Study Strategies Made Easy" was designed by leading educational specialists to teach valuable study skills to students in grades six through twelve. "Study Strategies Made Easy" will teach students more than what to learn. It will teach students how to learn, and that is the true key to acquiring knowledge. Strategies focus on organizational skills, time management, improving reading comprehension, vocabulary development, communication, how to study for tests effectively, memorization and more. Contains self-tests and reproducible forms to be used by individual students and valuable information for teachers and parents who work with students in developing study strategies. "Study Strategies Made Easy" is the result of exhaustive research and is successfully being used in leading schools and learning centers throughout the United States and Canada.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 157 pages
• Publisher: Specialty Press (FL) (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886941033
• ISBN-13: 978-1886941038
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,935 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the better books on study skills..., October 23, 2004

By	Stephen Armstrong (Hadley, Ma USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Among the ten books I have read for this age group, this book is in the top group. It is oriented around learning styles, which may not be immediately understandable or useful to kids who are struggling (it often takes an adult to explain learning styles to a youngster and help the young person practice the understanding), but the sections on communication, reading comprehension, note-taking, homework, memorization, and test-taking were all very good.

One item which is missing from most books of this sort is the concept of "desire." A youngster has to want to improve in order to make gains.

If I were teaching a study skills class to early high schoolers, I probably would use this book. For middle schoolers, I would use Laurie Rozakis' Super Study Skills. For late high schoolers and early college-age students, I would use William Luckie's Study Power.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every student should have this book!, August 17, 1999

By A Customer

Study strategies are often overlooked in school, yet they are the tools students need to succeed. The authors have included many strategies to help kids stay organized, take tests, do research reports, take notes, and study. I would highly recommend this for middle and high school students.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Enough, October 12, 2002

By	Keoko (Salt Lake City) - See all my reviews

This book does a good job of describing study strategies. However, I think that the book, SURVEY OF 300 A+ STUDENTS: A+ STUDENTS DESCRIBE THEIR ACADEMIC STRATEGIES, by Kenneth Green (from Harvard) is a bit better (which I think deserves 5 stars).