SOAR Study Skills; A Simple and Efficient System for Getting Better Grades in Less Time [Includes Online Access Code for Bundled Media Component] - Softcover

Susan Kruger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0977428001 ISBN 13: 9780977428007

Publisher: Grand Lighthouse Publishers, 2017

Synopsis

The MISSING LINK is here! Join the thousands of parents, students, teachers, tutors, and schools using SOAR Study Skills, and find your undiscovered brilliance, today!
              
The SOAR Study Skills book is in over 4,000+ schools and in 40 different countries world-wide.       "Bottom line: Get the book; you won't be sorry. We've only had it for under a week, and it has already proven its worth 10 times over." - Sharmian L. White, Parent    10 Strategies Covered in SOAR Study Skills:                   

1. Time & Task-Management
2. Organizing at Home & School
3. Writing Strategies
4. Note-Taking Strategies
5. Test-Taking Strategies
6. Paper Organization
7. Homework & Project Planning
8. Communication Skills
9. Reading Skills
10. Goal-Setting

Why SOAR Study Skills? Apply the brain-friendly strategies, and...

• Build Confidence!
• Raise Test Scores in every subject area.
• Raise Writing Scores in a single semester.
• Raise GPA.
• Master Executive Function techniques for improved intelligence.
• Gain High-Speed Learning techniques that cut back study-time, as much as 50%.
• Achieve - better grades... in less time.

Online Access CodeWhen purchasing a NEW version of SOAR Study Skills, you will also receive a unique Access Code to access content in the member's area of our website.  The Access Code will allow one user access to the online materials.  Once an Access Code has been activated, it will not be able to be used again.  Therefore, only NEW purchases from Amazon.com and SOAR Learning, Inc. (Official Publisher of SOAR Study Skills) are guaranteed to have valid, working Access Codes.                       How can SOAR Study Skills guarantee all of this? It's simple, SOAR teaches you what your school does NOT... how to learn. It is the most essential, fundamental, and basic element to any education, but schools still don't address it. National and state curriculum demand heavier amounts of content. But, teachers have no time or training for teaching the vital learning strategies and "life-skills" students need!                   "SOAR has been a Godsend to our family...You have no idea!  My son has not lost one assignment or forgotten anything at school since I set him up with your Binder System.  You really demonstrated how to simplify the organizational process and I am so grateful to have found something that finally works!" -- Paul K., Middle School Parent                     Is the education system setting students up for failure? Students are learning lots of new technical knowledge. But, very few are able to juggle their new knowledge, time, and tasks all at once. Organizing papers, managing time, managing tasks, taking tests, taking notes, studying, communicating, organizing at home... these are all HUGE functions in everyday school-life. Yet, schools don't teach any of it! Students struggle in school, not because of their lack of intelligence, but because they haven't been taught how to learn!             What is the missing link in education? HOW TO LEARN! Get your child ahead in school by giving them the proper skills needed to be a successful student and more importantly, a successful learner.The strategies in this book are appropriate for students in: upper elementary, middle school, high school, & college.                                Do you struggle with test-taking? Flip to page 92. Begin to discover the tips and tricks you can use immediately, for test taking success.                      Do you lose easy points for missing assignments? Turn to page 43, and follow the easy to read step-by-step instructions to paper organization mastery. Then, say goodbye to zeros and missing assignments once and for all!                                 Special Features: 

• Access to exclusive online content via one-time use Access Code
• Tips for students who live in two homes. 
• Guidelines for students with ADD/ADHD.
• Guidelines to help parents & educators use this book effectively with students.

About this title

From the Author:

"This is a book that needs to be given to every student of any age and it needs to be a tool that every teacher uses in the classroom. I found the book to be fun and easy to read and I learned organizational skills that I can use in my office today." -- Bonnie Jo Davis, Author of children's books series, "Mrs. Morgan Rescues..."                   "Why didn't someone tell me about this before?" -- Stephen G., 8th Grade           "My eleven year old daughter has Aspergers and struggles with organization skills. She is very intelligent, but she was getting points off for turning in papers late because she wasn't organized. After her diagnosis the school now has a 504 plan for her and using the binder system in this book is part of that plan. Besides the binder system there is also lots of great tips for organizing your time. It discusses different intelligences which may help you to understand your children and/or yourself better. I really enjoyed this book. It is well written and easy to understand.They also have a great website with a free study kit you can download." -- Heather B-M, Mom of 5                   "This book will influence people to become more focused on their objectives in school or any other situation." -- Christopher M., College Senior
                  
"I have investigated many programs and yours is the best!"-- Stephen D., Tutor
              
"Your program helped me change into an A average student in High School after struggling with C's and D's. I'm looking forward to using it in College. I have also shared the knowledge that you passed on to my ten siblings and many friends. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and if you need any help please let me know. Thanks again."  -- Chelsea S., 12th
           
"Susan ~ This is very exciting....the SOAR® Binder System and handbook are the cornerstone for my study skills class for all 6th graders at St. John's. We have had great success!" -- Valerie B., Learning Specialist
             
"I can't believe how much easier it is for me to keep my papers organized. Since I started using the Binder, I have not lost one assignment! My parents are so excited and I feel so much better about school. -Thank you!" -- Michael Z., 9th Grade
             
"I wanted to let you know that our parents are still saying great things about SOAR®. Many of the comments center on how practical everything is...Several parents are doing the weekly meeting and they love it!" -- Dave S., Assistant Principal           "This will make my school year run a lot smoother- thanks for all the wonderful ideas." - Michelle P., 4th Grade Teacher
         
"I loved the binder. What a simple but effective idea!" - Jennifer G., 5th Grade Teacher                The Three Principles of SOAR Learning Inc.

1. Strategies must be time-efficient. 
2. Strategies must be effective. 
3. Strategies must apply across all content areas.

FROM THE AUTHORStop Struggling and start learning.  As a student, I always struggled to earn decent grades in elementary and high school. It took me hours to do homework, I did awful on tests, and generally felt plain "stupid." In college, however, I learned strategies that made studying so much easier and faster. All of a sudden, I was earning nearly all"A's" in college...and it was much easier than the mediocre grades I earned before! Since that point, I have made it my mission to help other students learn how to do homework more quickly, study more efficiently, and discover their lost confidence in school.   The SOAR Study Skills book is not just a roll of the dice! It is an accredited research based curriculum, with multiple case studies. Listen to REAL stories, direct from administrators of public and private schools across the country at: StudySkills.com/educators/case-studies.See the SOAR Research Basis at: StudySkills.com/educators/research-basis         Bring SOAR into the classroom! As the name suggests, our Multi-Media Teacher's Guide (MMTG) is filled with tools to engage students in study skills. The MMTG includes:

• Done-for-you lesson plans. The ready-made lesson plans can be the basis of a study skills class, or embedded across the curriculum.
• Multiple Assessments give you plenty of options for monitoring progress.
• 240 done-for-you slides with interactive visuals for demonstration and instruction.
• Clean, bright, colorful presentations to capture students' interest and reach your visual learners.
• A lot of support! If you are unsure of how to teach study skills, we've incorporated background information and teaching tips for each step of the way.

For more details, visit:StudySkills.com/Educators

From the Back Cover:

"I forgot my books at school!" "I did my homework, but now I can't find it." "I forgot we had to do that for homework." "It takes me forever to do my homework!" "I do horrible on tests!" "My back hurts from carrying so many notebooks." Do any of these complaints and excuses sound familiar?

If so, this book can help! SOAR Study Skills is a comprehensive program that empowers students to manage their time, school-work, and extra-curricular interests more efficiently. All strategies are easy to integrate into an immediate routine. The four-step program builds upon each strategy to increase students' understanding and retention, while decreasing their homework and study time.

Regardless if you are in 6th grade or a senior in college, the types of academic tasks you have to do are essentially the same. Therefore, strategies in this book are appropriate for students in: upper elementary, middle school, high school, & college.

Topics Covered: Time and task-management, goal-setting, paper organization, homework/project planning, reading skills, organizing at home and school, note-taking strategies, test-taking strategies, communication skills, and writing strategies.

Special Features: Tips for students who live in two homes, guidelines for students with ADD/ADHD, guidelines to help parents and educators use this book effectively with students.

Reviews:

"I was getting C's and D's. Now I am getting A's and B's! I learned how to be organized and how to study...it has made such a difference!" - Katie H., 11th grade student

"I can't believe how much easier it is for me to keep my papers organized. Since I started using the Binder, I have not lost one assignment! My parents are so excited and I feel so much better about school. -Thank you!" - Michael Zabik, 9th grade student

"I have done much research over the last 2 years in an attempt to find "just the right thing" that I feel would be most beneficial with the at-risk students with whom I teach. Though my work with students has been helpful, I have always believed something more concrete that systematically teaches organization and study skills, would be more fruitful for students in the long term. I have concluded, FINALLY, that the SOAR Study Skills program is the best I have ever seen, offering the most comprehensive coverage of the needs of the students I service. The author provides sound rationale for her approach and plenty of info to answer questions, as the site is easy to navigate. The resources are simple/kid-friendly, illustrating each desired skill. As a teacher, having viewed and used numerous curriculums over the years, I am most excited about this discovery." - Rita L., School Success Educator

"This will make my school year run a lot smoother- thanks for all the wonderful ideas." - Michelle P., 4th Grade Teacher

"I loved the binder. What a simple but effective idea!" - Jennifer G., 5th Grade Teacher

About the Author

Susan Kruger Woodcock, M.Ed. is a certified teacher and reading specialist. She combined her personal struggles as a student with her professional expertise to create a powerful, student-friendly system. She has taught her SOAR® Study Skills Workshops to hundreds of students with great success across the world! Susan travels the country training educators in study skills and literacy topics and continues to help students and their families achieve success in school and peace in the household. She recently received two Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Awards for her SOAR® Study Skills book.

About this edition

• Publisher: Grand Lighthouse Publishers
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0977428001
• ISBN 13: 9780977428007
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160