// 1356O-5, 0-13-113562-7, Kiewra, Kenneth A., How to Study: Effectively Using the Pie Tap System, 1/E// A book that finally tells readers from all backgrounds exactly what to do when they study Presenting a concept called SOAR, it allows them to soar to success. Sound practical advice is given for selecting (S), organizing (O), associating (A), and regulating (R) learning, all in a clear and entertaining manner. All topics in this brief yet complete book are chosen to give readers the best information available on the most effective study practices, whether they are taking classes, need to study for business-related certification exams, or want to retain information from what they read daily. SOAR applications are comprehensively covered. An excellent resource for any reader who wants to improve retention and simplify the exam-taking process.

Many students learn content like math and history in school, but not how to learn such content. Consequently, many students use weak learning strategies and struggle academically. SOAR to College Success and Beyond teaches students how to learn any type of content effectively and helps them thrive in school and in the real world. At the book's core is a unique learning method called SOAR that Dr. Kiewra developed, scientifically validated, and has disseminated through his writings and teachings to thousands of students. When students Select, Organize, Associate, and Regulate, they SOAR to success. The text introduces students to SOAR, offers a chapter about each SOAR component, and shows how to apply SOAR across academic subjects and outside academia. In addition, it covers vital SOAR-related topics such as memory, mindset, motivation, and life and time management. The book is written in an engaging and enjoyable way, features memorable stories and powerful examples, and includes chapter objectives, focus questions with answers, and activities that guide the student learning experience. SOAR to College Success and Beyond is ideal for freshman orientation courses, academic success courses, and any student seeks to become an expert learner.

“The more the Eagle Academy approach and its successes can be shared, the more opportunities young people will have to find their way to their own triumphs.” —Wes Moore, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Wes Moore From New York City public schools chancellor David Banks—a respected educator who has advised Hillary Clinton and Cory Booker on scholastic issues—comes a “rare book that can bring tears to your eyes while showing the way to deep and meaningful social change” (New York Times bestselling author William Pollack). In this country, the failure of black and Latino men in schools has become the norm. Some go as far to say that young men of color are helpless cases and they are treated as such in school. Though this unfair experience hits brown and black boys the hardest, the underlying causes are shared by boys of many backgrounds. There needs to be a change, and David Banks had some ideas to help at-risk boys. In 2004, he petitioned New York City’s mayor to allow an all-boys public school to open in one of the most troubled districts in the country, the South Bronx. He had a point to prove: when rituals that boys are innately drawn to are combined with college prep-level instruction and community mentorship, even the most challenging students can succeed. The result? The Eagle Academy for Young Men—the first all-boys public high school in New York City in more than thirty years—has flourished and has been successfully replicated in five locations in the city and in Newark, New Jersey. In Soar, Banks shares the experiences of individual kids from the Eagle Academy as well as his own personal story. He reveals the specific approach he and his team use to drive students, from tapping into their natural competitiveness and peer-sensitivity, to providing rituals that mimic their instinctual need for hierarchy and fraternal camaraderie, to finding teachers who know firsthand the obstacles these students face. Results-oriented and clear-eyed about the challenges and promises of educating boys at risk, Soar is “a must-read for those concerned with the welfare of young men” (Kirkus Reviews).

Effective teachers not only pass on information, they teach students how to learn. This innovative guidebook offers proven methods to strengthen instruction and help K-12 students acquire successful learning strategies using the SOAR approach: Selecting key lesson ideas; Organizing information using comparative charts and other representations; Associating ideas to create meaningful, memorable connections; and Regulating and reinforcing learning through practice. Drawing from the latest research on the efficacy of these teaching methods, this resource presents: Detailed explanations for teaching each SOAR strategy, Guidelines for fostering student motivation and behavior self-management, Methods for embedding student learning techniques within content instruction to develop students' capacity to learn in any setting. With insightful examples and illustrations, Teaching How to Learn will be used again and again by teachers looking to transform themselves into A+ educators and their students into lifelong learners. Book jacket.

Here's something worth learning: Studying doesn't have to be a chore! This fun and accessible resource provides the tools you need to develop better study habits, boost your grades, and position yourself for academic success. Educational consultant Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick uses a wide range of ideas taken from hundreds of students to help you find a unique, effective method suited for your individual learning style. You'll improve transcripts for college applications, ace standardized tests, and become a better student at any level of education. This indispensable guide shows you how to: Get the most out of class time Use the best strategies for note-taking and memorizing Improve writing skills Prepare completely for tests Safely and effectively conduct online research Use Skype, iChat, or social media to form study groups With this guide in your backpack, you'll be able to balance school and activities, avoid pre-test panic, and achieve consistently better results.

Too often, students who fail a grade or a course receive remediation that ends up widening rather than closing achievement gaps. According to veteran classroom teacher and educational consultant Suzy Pepper Rollins, the true answer to supporting struggling students lies in acceleration. In Learning in the Fast Lane, she lays out a plan of action that teachers can use to immediately move underperforming students in the right direction and differentiate instruction for all learners—even those who excel academically. This essential guide identifies eight high-impact, research-based instructional approaches that will help you * Make standards and learning goals explicit to students. * Increase students' vocabulary—a key to their academic success. * Build students' motivation and self-efficacy so that they become active, optimistic participants in class. * Provide rich, timely feedback that enables students to improve when it counts. * Address skill and knowledge gaps within the context of new learning. Students deserve no less than the most effective strategies available. These hands-on, ready-to-implement practices will enable you to provide all students with compelling, rigorous, and engaging learning experiences.

Many students learn content like math and history in school, but not how to learn such content. Consequently, many students use weak learning strategies and struggle academically. SOAR to College Success and Beyond teaches students how to learn any type of content effectively and helps them thrive in school and in the real world. At the book's core is a unique learning method called SOAR that Dr. Kiewra developed, scientifically validated, and has disseminated through his writings and teachings to thousands of students. When students Select, Organize, Associate, and Regulate, they SOAR to success. The text introduces students to SOAR, offers a chapter about each SOAR component, and shows how to apply SOAR across academic subjects and outside academia. In addition, it covers vital SOAR-related topics such as memory, mindset, motivation, and life and time management. The book is written in an engaging and enjoyable way, features memorable stories and powerful examples, and includes chapter objectives, focus questions with answers, and activities that guide the student learning experience. SOAR to College Success and Beyond is ideal for freshman orientation courses, academic success courses, and any student seeks to become an expert learner.