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Book SynopsisThe hm Learning and Study Skills Program: Level II was designed to provide an introduction to learning and study skills for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students through a series of activity-oriented units. The Level II Teacher's Guide includes a pretest, a wide variety of teaching suggestions, unit summaries, activities for retrieval and closure as well as teaching adaptations through the use of technology. It was published to help teachers assist students in the development of essential study skills and to reinforce their existing strategies that work. It is structured on the assumption that an activity-oriented lesson is the most effective instructional strategy for the teaching of study skills. Or, more succinctly, that learning by doing is the best way to study smart.
Trade ReviewAll students can benefit from having foundational skills in how to be a good learner. This easy to use guide provides some simple and effective methods that serve as excellent tools for students to have in their academic toolboxes. -- Chad Bruton, principal, Raytown High School, Raytown, Missouri
Teachers must strategically support students in their pursuit of college and career readiness.. In the 4th Edition Level 2 of the hm Study Skills Series authors Brunner and Hudson include a variety of easy-to-use suggestions to help students remain mentally engaged while becoming academically independent. Lessons can be completed individually, within a small group, or with a whole class.; the learning skills featured are useful in the study all subjects. -- Steve Seal, assistant director, Greenwood Laboratory School, Missouri State University
Using active learning strategies through student engagement with study strategies is the best way to help students become successful. These guides provide proven activity oriented opportunities and can assist in improving every student's study skills. -- Jo Nell Wood, associate professor, Saint Louis University
Table of ContentsIntroduction/Let’s Get Started UNIT I.Environment Matters II.Learning to Listen III.Note Taking Methods IV.Organizing the Paragraph V.Vocabulary: Getting Meaning from Context VI.A Way to Read Textbooks VII.Researching, Reading, and Using Online Texts VIII.Multimedia Presentations IX.Preparing for and Taking Tests: Objective Questions X.Preparing for and Taking Tests: Essay Questions XI.Learning Independence XII.Using Your Time
