Halcyon Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I am trying to teach my son better study skills, in context. Note-taking, exam prep, etc. Would love resources, books, etc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrightmom Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 :bigear: I remember SWB recommended a book from Walch for outlining and note-taking, but apart from that, esp. if there are free online resources, I'm all ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I am reading the Study Skills Handouts from here. My 3rd grader's teacher was talking about the SQ3R method and now I am trying to figure out what that is. His school also covers test taking strategies as part of test preparations for standardized testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I am reading the Study Skills Handouts from here. My 3rd grader's teacher was talking about the SQ3R method and now I am trying to figure out what that is. His school also covers test taking strategies as part of test preparations for standardized testing. SQ3R is a reading comprehension method based on the five steps of Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review. When faced with a new reading assignment (history chapter for example), the student is supposed to quickly skim the material, reading the intro and summary, headings, graphics and such. Then he is to formulate a question/s about the material based on each heading before reading thoroughly. After each subsection the student is to mentally recall the question/s and see if each can be answered based on the reading. Finally once the entire chapter is read all of those pre-reading questions are to be answered to show comprehension. I suppose there are students who would benefit from using the SQ3R technique. My kids did/do not :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anna~ Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Have you seen this thread? I haven't started reading it yet, so I'm not sure what's all in it, but I thought I'd let you know in case you hadn't seen it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Have you seen this thread? I haven't started reading it yet, so I'm not sure what's all in it, but I thought I'd let you know in case you hadn't seen it. No, i had not seen that. What a resource! Thanks! The other links are greT. I like the assesment tests-they are giving me ideas of what skills to focus on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I am trying to teach my son better study skills, in context. Note-taking, exam prep, etc. Would love resources, books, etc! Dd is taking notes this year. She can't rely on her memory for her online English class. She actually needs to study for tests in that class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchbark Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 This book is on my wishlist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Have you seen this thread? I haven't started reading it yet, so I'm not sure what's all in it, but I thought I'd let you know in case you hadn't seen it. Thanks so much for posting this! I liked it so much, I gave it a bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I wonder if this is any good: http://www.thegreatcourses.com/tgc/courses/course_detail.aspx?cid=1050 SuperStar Student is fabulous. This is also good, though I haven't spent a ton of time with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redheadmom Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I found these books at my library and want my DD to begin going through them. I am not sure if these are what you are looking for, but they are written to the student. https://www.rosenpublishing.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=10532&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1 Hopefully, you can find a set in a library near you to look at. If you search by ISBN you can some on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) There is a Galore Park book that looked good. http://www.bookdepository.com/Study-Skills-Elizabeth-Holtom/9781902984599 Your post about the exam is something that's been on my mind as I think about out goals for the next couple of years. He's doing so MUCH content reading this year, and I wasn't thinking about tests this early, but want to increase retention (mainly motivation for retention!) Edited October 1, 2012 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I think SuperStar Student (2nd ed) is a fabulous "first step" toward being a better student. We own it (all of the TC sets go on sale one or more times per year -- I would expect to pay $40 or less for this one) and I expect to have my kids watch through it about every other year. It's not going to cover the *practice* of things like note-taking, outlining, studying, etc, but he does go over the basics in an enthusiastic, engaging way. I'd say the video is probably best for students in grades 7-10, but even a 5th grader would likely get *something* out of it. An older high school student might not take as kindly to the hyper-enthusiasm of the host (though I think he's wonderful), but if he or she is interested in improving study skills, it would still be worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (edited) I think SuperStar Student (2nd ed) is a fabulous "first step" toward being a better student. We own it (all of the TC sets go on sale one or more times per year -- I would expect to pay $40 or less for this one) and I expect to have my kids watch through it about every other year. It's not going to cover the *practice* of things like note-taking, outlining, studying, etc, but he does go over the basics in an enthusiastic, engaging way. I'd say the video is probably best for students in grades 7-10, but even a 5th grader would likely get *something* out of it. An older high school student might not take as kindly to the hyper-enthusiasm of the host (though I think he's wonderful), but if he or she is interested in improving study skills, it would still be worthwhile. :iagree: I have SuperStar Student. My older kids enjoyed it. Dd9 will watch it in a few months. ETA: I have the Tim McGee version. Here is a thread I started from 2008. :) Edited October 1, 2012 by Beth in SW WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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