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Study Smarts offers a DVD/Workbook program that creates a common language and study skills culture for students in grades 5-8 and 9-12, parents and teachers. Study Smarts is engaging, entertaining, educational and equips students for life-long success. It enhances self worth, increases motivation, and provides the foundation for important study skills.
Topics include:
self worth :: motivation :: organization :: memory tips :: note taking :: concentration :: study tips :: reading strategies :: goal setting :: vocabulary :: procrastination elimination :: time management ::
test-taking strategies :: learning styles and more...
ABOUT THE DVD:
The actual running time of the DVD is 2 hours and 45 minutes. Allow for an additional 30 to 45 minutes of pause time for students to write responses to questions in the accompanying workbook as well as to complete self-evaluations. You can show the DVD in its entirety or break it up into identified segments.
ABOUT THE WORKBOOK:
The 32-page workbook is used by students as they watch the DVD. Students are given time to write answers to questions in the workbook about what they have just viewed. They also have an opportunity to complete a learning styles evaluation along with additional surveys. The completed workbook provides students with a study guide throughout the school year. Students can add notes to the workbook pages as the year progresses. Use of the workbook enhances students’ attention and helps them retain and apply what they have learned.
