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Making good grades even straight As is a fine goal if thats what you need or want but far too many straight A students memorize facts do well on exams and then soon forget everything What a terrible waste of time effort and moneyThe book begins with three basic questions1 Why do so many students work ward make good grades but quickly forget what they learned2 How can you learn more understand deeply and remember longer3 How can you get a great educationBut these are more than hypothetical questions They are all answered in the conclusion to the bookIn this book you will discover A Flexible Time ManagementResearchbased learning strategiesTest preparation without crammingMental processing a new more effective definition of studyStrategies to organize information develop thinking skills and longlasting memoryWays to strengthen concentration and willpowerIn addition the book includes a section on what employers want most with chapters on critical thinking analytical reasoning and complex problem solvingTo make the book more exciting to read there are 54 illustrations including three comic strips many stories metaphors and helpful examplesThis book is radically different from other books on study skills and will help students choose what they want or need to learn and take charge of their own education They might even rediscover the excitement of learningIn addition to the book there is a website wwwchooselearningcom with blogs study tips monthly contests and a way for students to email the author with their questions While most questions will be answered on a QA page personal questions will be answered with a personal email In other words this author who wishes shed had a book like this when she was a student is working hard to help students to get the best possible education. 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Community/LCAP Forum. Fall 201. 5. ALL students will be college and career ready and prepared to compete in a global economy.. District Mission and Vision. Educating Minds, Inspiring Futures. Falling Short? College Learning and Career Success Key findings from survey among 400 employers and 613 college students conducted in November and December 2014 For The Association of American Colleges and Universities by SEVENPRINCIPLESFORGOOD PRACTICEIN UNDERGRADUATEEDUCATIONUS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONOffice of Educational Research and ImprovementEDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATIONCENTER ERICatdrhis document has been re Making good grades - even straight A\'s - is a fine goal if that\'s what you need or want, but far too many straight A students memorize facts, do well on exams, and then soon forget everything. What a terrible waste of time, effort and money!The book begins with three basic questions:1. Why do so many students work ward, make good grades, but quickly forget what they learned?2. How can you learn more, understand deeply, and remember longer?3. How can you get a great education?But these are more than hypothetical questions. They are all answered in the conclusion to the book.In this book, you will discover :A Flexible Time ManagementResearch-based learning strategiesTest preparation without crammingMental processing - a new more effective definition of studyStrategies to organize information, develop thinking skills, and long-lasting memoryWays to strengthen concentration and willpowerIn addition, the book includes a section on what employers want most with chapters on critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and complex problem solving.To make the book more exciting to read, there are 54 illustrations including three comic strips, many stories, metaphors, and helpful examples.This book is radically different from other books on study skills and will help students choose what they want or need to learn and take charge of their own education. They might even re-discover the excitement of learning.In addition to the book, there is a website, www.choose-learning,.com with blogs, study tips, monthly contests, and a way for students to email the author with their questions. While most questions will be answered on a Q&A page, personal questions will be answered with a personal email. In other words, this author, who wishes she\'d had a book like this when she was a student, is working hard to help students to get the best possible education. [EBOOK] The KW Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences, 15th Edition: 325+ Schools with Programs or Services for Students with ADHD, ASD, or Learning Differences College Admissions Guides
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