Teaching Study Skills and Strategies in Grades 4-8 - Softcover

Mangrum, Charles T.; Iannuzzi, Patricia; Strichart, Stephen S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205198791 ISBN 13: 9780205198795

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 1997

Synopsis

Teaching students to use study skills and strategies effectively is an important step in transforming dependent learners into independent learners. This book includes more than 130 reproducible activities which provide opportunities for active learning and student practice in the study skills and strategies most important for success in grades 4-8. Each chapter contains objectives, titles of reproducible activities, suggestions for using the reproducible activities, reproducible activities, mastery assessment, and an answer key. A FREE trial version of a computerized assessment called 3S-4/8 (Study Skills and Strategies Assessment-Grades 4 through 8) is included. 3S-4/8 assesses the skills and strategies taught in this book. This trial version can be used to identify students' strengths and weaknesses in their use of important study skills and strategies. The trial version (Windows only) can be administered to five students. A full version of 3S-4/8 is available in both Windows and Mac

About this title

From the Back Cover:

With information becoming more and more accessible in classrooms and educational facilities by ways of libraries and technology children need the necessary skills to become independent. From study habits and notetaking to understanding graphics, from preparing for tests to using the library and the Internet for research, this book provides students with handy tips for a successful academic career! This book contains study skills and strategies that are most important for success in grades 4-8. By including activities related to technology-based learning environments, it prepares students for a continuous learning career. This book is for parents and educators who want to help children improve their study habits. A Longwood Professional Book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0205198791
• ISBN 13: 9780205198795
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 206