Study and learning skills: general Books

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Book SynopsisA crash course in elementary science that shows you why chemistry is actually a piece of cake.

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Book SynopsisThis updated classic gives students the tools they need to successfully transition from high school to college, avoid rookie mistakes, and set themselves up for academic success from day one. College can be the most exciting time in your life, but it also throws you into the deep end, with new academic and social responsibilities often seeming impossible to juggle. College Rules! will save you time and trouble, setting you up for academic success from the get-go. Whether you’re graduating at the top of your high school class or returning to college as an adult, this updated and expanded edition offers practical advice on how to successfully transition into college. Including tips and strategies that won’t ever be taught in lectures, you’ll learn how to:- Study smarter—not harder- Use technology in the classroom- Choose an app for every occasion- Excel at time management [Read: Balance homework and parties]- Stay motivated—even in those “yawn” classes- Plan a manageable course schedule- Interact effectively with profs- Become a research ace—online and at the library- Survive the stress of exam week- Set yourself up for stellar recommendations With sad but true stories that teach tough lessons the easy way and inside scoops that provide advice based on actual research, College Rules! will help you make the most of your college years.

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Book SynopsisThis all-inclusive, self-study guide for the PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam provides all the information project managers need to thoroughly prepare for the test. It contains the book The PMP Exam: How to Pass on Your First Try ; flash card App to help with memorization of key points; a laminated quick reference guide; a limited access, trial version subscription to the PMP course in InSite (the top PMP e-learning site); and downloadable audio CDs featuring experts Andy Crowe, Bill Yates, and Louis Alderman discussing the main points and concepts for the exam. The included learning materials cover all the processes, inputs, tools, and outputs that will be tested, along with insider secrets, test tricks and tips, hundreds of sample questions, and exercises designed to strengthen mastery of key concepts to help you pass the exam with confidence.

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Book SynopsisAges 8 to 12 years. This collection of more than 70 study strategies teaches children in grades three through six efficient and effective learning techniques. Experienced educators share their tips to better organise school work, understand and use different learning styles, improve reading ability, and prepare for oral presentations and tests. Line drawings, charts, and diagrams enliven and clarify each of the strategies. Accompanying activity sheets round out the learning process.

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Book SynopsisManaging Your Own Learning at University is a practical self-help guide for new and continuing students who are faced with taking responsibility for their own studies in college and university. This completely revised and updated third edition of Aidan Moran’s best-selling book offers a wealth of practical tips on doing your best when it matters most. Moran, a widely-published expert in cognitive psychology, sport psychology and neuroscience, uses psychological principles, checklists and exercises to guide you through the crucial learning skills you will need in university. These include motivating yourself to study, taking useful lecture notes, concentrating effectively, and learning to think critically. You will also find tips on developing new skills that have become essential to the modern student, such as how to make the most of virtual learning environments, how to overcome digital distractions, and how to prepare and deliver engaging talks and poster presentations. Written in a lively, accessible style and laced with compelling examples, this book is essential reading for all students who wish to fulfil their academic potential in college and university.Trade Review`How many students go to college without the remotest idea of what they are supposed to be doing or how they are to achieve this degree which is supposed to lead them to a career? They should buy this eminently practical guide and read it before they open another book.'; - Irish Independent; `This well-written, easy to follow and highly motivating book details techniques and an overall approach to study which would benefit all students ... I would recommend this book to anyone.'; - Loreta Jennings, Career & Appointments Officer, NUI Maynooth

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Book SynopsisPart of the How to Help series of books exploring issues commonly faced by children and young people at home and at school, Effective Study and Learning offers a complete introduction to these critical yet frequently overlooked topics. Many young people exert considerable effort in 'studying' but still come away disappointed with the results, particularly when faced with traditional written exams. All too often, they fail to fulfil their potential not because of a lack of hard work, but because they have not mastered the study and learning techniques that are fundamental to success in education and eventually in the workplace. Highlighting why self-knowledge and understanding one's own learning style and preferences are critical to success, Gavin Reid and Jennie Guise consider the skills and strategies required for effective study and successful learning - and how parents, carers, teachers and schools can help.Table of ContentsSeries Preface; About the Authors; Authors' Preface; How to Use This Book Part 1: Introduction 1. What is learning?; 2. Readiness to learn; 3. The learning environment; 4. The process of learning; Ten key things to know about study and learning Part 2: Personal and interpersonal issues 5. Self-efficacy and self-esteem; 6. Motivation; 7. Stress and anxiety Part 3: The learning environment 8. Barriers to learning; 9. The school ethos; 10. Feedback; 11. Metacognition - Understanding how you learn; 12. Classroom design; 13. Differentiation Part 4: The learning process 14. Time management and organisation; 15. Information gathering; 16. Note-taking; 17. Linking new information to prior knowledge; 18. Problem-solving skills; 19. Understanding what is being taught; 20. Supporting and improving memory Part 5: Essay writing, exams & lifelong learning 21. Planning and writing a good essay; 22. Exam preparation and test-taking practices; 23. Lifelong learning Part 6: Conclusion and resources 24. Summary; 25. Advice for parents and carers; 26. Advice for teachers; Appendices

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Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking new writing series combines time-tested classical techniques—the imitation and analysis of great writers—with original composition exercises in history, science, biography, and literature. Skills Taught: • One- and two-level outlining • Writing chronological narratives, biographical sketches, descriptions, and sequences across the curriculum • Constructing basic literary essays on fiction and poetry • Researching and documenting source material • First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition Features of the program: • Writing assignments are modeled on examples from great literature and classic nonfiction • All source material for assignments is provided—no other books are needed • This Instructor Text provides scripted dialogue to use when the student has difficulty, plus detailed guidance on how to evaluate the student’s work • Student Workbook (sold separately) encourages independence by directing all assignments to the student • First volume of four that will prepare students for high-level rhetoric and composition

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