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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 371.30281 EAN: 9780439216074 ISBN: 0439216079 Label: Scholastic Reference Manufacturer: Scholastic Reference Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 128 Publication Date: 2002-08 Publisher: Scholastic Reference Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Studio: Scholastic Reference Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Easy to readI am a homeschool mom and both of my children found this book helpful. I bought the latest copy for a friend who was going back to school after being out a while. It is well organized and easy to read. Highly recomend. Rating: - An excellent approach to taking and organizing notes, as well as other study skillsA large portion of this book is devoted to the taking and organization of reading notes. It includes many examples, which is quite nice. It starts with a section of organizing your study area, which may or may not be useful. Then it moves on to cover how to take great notes, including outlining, highlighting, and paraphrasing. The next section moves on to reading "actively" which includes previewing the reading material, making reading predictions, reading for a purpose, and visual aids in taking ... Read More Rating: - All You Really NeedA user-friendly review for study skills. Quite nice for the price. Rating:  - Good ideas and suggestions for middle school childrenThis is a well written book on how to do better on tests and in school. The target audience is from about 6th grade to 10th grade. The book starts off with some general thoughts about studying, setting up a study area, finding good study buddies, taking notes and improving your memory. Almost a third of the book was about how to read better. Since reading is such an important part of studying, and how to get the most out of reading isn't typically taught in ... Read More Rating: - For students who want better grades, a good bookI have now reviewed 10 study skills books for middle and upper school students. This is one of the best. Rozakis writes for the young student, middle or upper school, and gives immediate and practical suggestions about how to study "smart," (e.g., set goals, get organized, set up a study center, improving one's memory); reading for success; preparing for a test; test-taking skills; and mastering specific kinds of tests (T/F, multiple-choice, etc.). Rozakis has no specific section for ... Read More 
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