The author's experience with Boy's Hope, a program for tutoring inner-city students, led to this easy-to-read summary of the key skills needed to "study smart." First and foremost, advises the book: take control. Understand your strengths, establish a study spot, set goals, and plan your time. Subsequent chapters address managing time, improving memory, reading textbooks (a specialized skill!), listening effectively, taking useful notes, building vocabulary, taking objective tests, and writing essays. Grades 6-12.
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The author's experience with Boy's Hope, a program for tutoring inner-city students, led to this easy-to-read summary of the key skills needed to "study smart." First and foremost, advises the book: take control. Understand your strengths, establish a study spot, set goals, and plan your time. Subsequent chapters address managing time, improving memory, reading textbooks (a specialized skill!), listening effectively, taking useful notes, building vocabulary, taking objective tests, and writing essays. Grades 6-12.
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Seller's Description:
Used: Very Good. Size: 6 x 9 1/8 x 3/8; Type: Book 1993. This is an excellent book on learning skills, from taking control, managing time, & improving memory to notetaking, test taking, and essay writing.
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Good. Clean condition. All pages and cover are intact. May have worn edges and cover and may have small creases. Ex library book. May include library pocket, stickers, stamps, markings, or evidence that these have been removed. Pages have some browning. Edges of pages have slight markings or scuffing. Ships from Florida. Satisfaction guaranteed.
