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Help Your Kids with Study Skills
SKU
067741
ISBN
9781465436344
Grade 6-12
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
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Everything you need is included.
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Description
We often think Study skills is something children just learn on their own or by observation. However, these skills are crucial to learning success. Learn how to tackle learning with this book that highlights preparing/setting goals, obtaining information; studying online; techniques for review and exams; and how to handle school-related anxiety. Pages filled with helpful text, insets and graphics will help you learn to manage your time and space resources, develop critical thinking skills, ethically handle digital and paper resources, take notes and exams efficiently, use memory aids and more. If your student is heading into high school or college courses, this resource is indispensable. Part of DK's Help Your Kids series, it includes an in-depth chapter of references for each of the 7 chapters, a glossary and reference. 256 pp, pb. ~ Ruth
Publisher's Description of Help Your Kids with Study Skills
Help Your Kids with Study Skills is a unique step-by-step visual guide with invaluable advice on how to support your child's classwork, homework, and revision, with effective study methods that suit a range of learning styles for the third grade level and beyond.
From exploring your child's preferred learning approach to using mind maps, flow charts, and mnemonic devices to handling test preparation and exam-day anxiety, this guide can help you place your child on the road to success. Jargon-free text and crystal-clear visual breakdowns help kids get their heads around tricky subjects, and a section covering math, science, history, geography, and other core areas provides subject-specific tips.
If you are a confused parent with a frustrated child who is struggling in the classroom, this latest book in DK's best-selling series can give you the tools you need to help them get the most out of school.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dorling Kindersley |
| Grades: | 6-12 |
| ISBN: | 9781465436344 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.1875 |
| Width in Inches: | 7.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.7 |
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