Synopses & Reviews
Every teacher, every school, and every class is unique, but there are certain things that successful students have in common no matter where they are. Everyone needs to prioritize well, stay organized, and know how to study for different topics, but actually managing to achieve those goals isnt easy or straightforward.
Make the Grade dissects the school week as students actually experience it—and offers realistic solutions to common problems, from difficult teachers and over-booked schedules to boring homework and the endless variety of (more enjoyable) distractions. Inside youll also find:
- Sidebars that offer timesaving techniques, confidence-boosting exercises, and creative ways to add new studying skills
- Checklists to help ensure you do everything you can to set yourself up for success
- Charts and maps that provide clear, concise guidance in navigating difficult subjects and planning for future obstacles
Review
IndieFab Award Finalist “Help is on the way for teens wanting to do better in school. . .this can be a valuable guide for tutors, academic coaches and teachers of study-skills courses looking for a systematic and informative handbook. An earnest, comprehensive and ‘everything-you-need compendium.” —Kirkus Reviews "How many times do students realize they have misplaced, forgotten, or simply ignored an important assignment? Or blow off preparing for a big test? Using her background as a high-school social-studies teacher, Martin offers solutions for the ever more demanding job of balancing high school and extracurricular activities. From setting goals to learning about expectations, and from getting organized to acing the test, her ideas are practical, straightforward, and easily implemented—if a student is motivated to follow them. Of particular interest are the chapters "Working the Classroom" and "What to Learn and How to Learn It." Individual students with natural initiative might pick up this book, read it, and take the suggestions to heart. Less motivated students, however, might need to be persuaded to give it a chance. Used as part of a study skills course, the book could reach a broad audience of students, many of whom could benefit from Martin's suggestions." —Booklist
Synopsis
A mini-fridge, a debit card, and a copy of "College Rules!: " the essentials of any successful college experience. Teachers, counselors, family, and friends spend endless hours helping students get into college, but few can prepare them for what to do once they're there. Lesson #1: College is different from high school, and even seniors graduating at the top of their class will benefit from practical advice on how to make a successful transition to college. "College Rules!" is professors Sherrie Nist and Jodi Patrick Holschuh's crash course on college success. It thoroughly and humorously covers all the bases of maximizing the college experience, including studying smarter not harder; handling stress; staying motivated; preparing for and taking exams; and of course, balancing work and play.
Synopsis
Tips, tricks, and advice for students looking to get organized, study better, and gain more control over their academic lives.
About the Author
Lesley Schwartz Martin is a professional teen academic coach and tutor. She is the creator of a customized academic planner used in Bay Area schools, and is the coauthor of Wheres My Stuff: The Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide.