Shellydon Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I have purchased Super Star Student from Great Courses, but am looking for a few other books. Suggestions? Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Coursera has Learning how to Learn. My kids and I thought that was helpful. The co-presenter, Barbara Oakley, also has a book that is related to the course: A Mind for Numbers. It's applicable to other learning besides math. I know people love that Super Star Student course, but my kids hated the presenter. Just could not stand watching him. We didn't watch too much of it. I should watch the rest and just discuss it with them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Seconding the Coursera course and the book that goes with it. Other very good things we've used: The Five Elements of Effective Thinking http://www.amazon.com/5-Elements-Effective-Thinking-ebook/dp/B008JUVDUE/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446828239&sr=1-1&keywords=the+five+elements+of+effective+thinking What Smart Students Know http://www.amazon.com/What-Smart-Students-Know-Learning/dp/0517880857/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446828278&sr=1-1&keywords=what+smart+students+know How to be a High School Superstar http://www.amazon.com/How-High-School-Superstar-Revolutionary-ebook/dp/B0036S4BT4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446828315&sr=1-1&keywords=how+to+be+a+high+school+superstar The Teenage Liberation Handbook http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Liberation-Handbook-School-Education/dp/0962959170/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446828344&sr=1-1&keywords=the+teenage+liberation+handbook This one is more about skepticism/critical thinking, but also great for a middle-grader: Think: Why You Should Question Everything http://www.amazon.com/Think-Why-Should-Question-Everything-ebook/dp/B00CQZ5MUU/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446828421&sr=1-1&keywords=think+why+you+should+question+everything 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I know people love that Super Star Student course, but my kids hated the presenter. Just could not stand watching him. We didn't watch too much of it. I should watch the rest and just discuss it with them. FWIW, the Super Star Student course has been updated in a second edition with a more, um, polished teacher. And slightly different topics. We watched the second edition on Amazon streaming, after watching most of the first edition on library-borrowed DVDs, and we liked the newer one a lot better. But maybe the second one is the one you watched and didn't care for, LOL. OP, in addition to the above terrific suggestions, we also watched and enjoyed most of the episodes from a particular series on YouTube, featuring a community college instructor who teaches a class on study skills. (This was linked previously by another poster here on the boards - wish I could remember who.) Just do a search on YouTube for "LBCC Study Skills". (LBCC is Long Beach Community College.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 FWIW, the Super Star Student course has been updated in a second edition with a more, um, polished teacher. And slightly different topics. We watched the second edition on Amazon streaming, after watching most of the first edition on borrowed DVDs, and we liked the newer one a lot better. But maybe the second one is the one you watched and didn't care for, LOL. OP, in addition to the above terrific suggestions, we also watched and enjoyed most of the episodes from a particular series on YouTube, featuring a community college instructor who teaches a class on study skills. (This was linked previously by another poster here on the boards - wish I could remember who.) Just do a search on YouTube for "LBCC Study Skills". (LBCC is Long Beach Community College.) I just checked - we have the earlier edition! I watched the preview of the newer one and it looks much better. Of course I can't tell from the little clip, but his presentation style looks much better. I'm requesting it from the library. And, I should check their return policy. I know they guarantee the courses, but we've had it a long time so not sure I could return it or would feel good about doing so at this point. Thanks for the headsup on that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 FWIW, the Super Star Student course has been updated in a second edition with a more, um, polished teacher. And slightly different topics. We watched the second edition on Amazon streaming, after watching most of the first edition on borrowed DVDs, and we liked the newer one a lot better. But maybe the second one is the one you watched and didn't care for, LOL. OP, in addition to the above terrific suggestions, we also watched and enjoyed most of the episodes from a particular series on YouTube, featuring a community college instructor who teaches a class on study skills. (This was linked previously by another poster here on the boards - wish I could remember who.) Just do a search on YouTube for "LBCC Study Skills". (LBCC is Long Beach Community College.) Thanks a bunch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Seconding the Coursera course and the book that goes with it. Other very good things we've used: The Five Elements of Effective Thinking http://www.amazon.com/5-Elements-Effective-Thinking-ebook/dp/B008JUVDUE/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446828239&sr=1-1&keywords=the+five+elements+of+effective+thinking What Smart Students Know http://www.amazon.com/What-Smart-Students-Know-Learning/dp/0517880857/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446828278&sr=1-1&keywords=what+smart+students+know How to be a High School Superstar http://www.amazon.com/How-High-School-Superstar-Revolutionary-ebook/dp/B0036S4BT4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446828315&sr=1-1&keywords=how+to+be+a+high+school+superstar The Teenage Liberation Handbook http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Liberation-Handbook-School-Education/dp/0962959170/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446828344&sr=1-1&keywords=the+teenage+liberation+handbook This one is more about skepticism/critical thinking, but also great for a middle-grader: Think: Why You Should Question Everything http://www.amazon.com/Think-Why-Should-Question-Everything-ebook/dp/B00CQZ5MUU/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446828421&sr=1-1&keywords=think+why+you+should+question+everything I'll look these up, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Coursera has Learning how to Learn. My kids and I thought that was helpful. The co-presenter, Barbara Oakley, also has a book that is related to the course: A Mind for Numbers. It's applicable to other learning besides math. I know people love that Super Star Student course, but my kids hated the presenter. Just could not stand watching him. We didn't watch too much of it. I should watch the rest and just discuss it with them. Perfect, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Holly Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 How to Read a Book is a great book. :lol: DH had to read it before attending seminary and I noticed Memoria Press carries it as well. I plan on having my DC read it sometime in high school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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