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In school, there are kids who are so quick to pick up a mathematical formula, to memorize a poem, to get the principles behind a mechanism, to distinguish differences between and among similar words, to read such lengthy books and do amazing reports on them. There are kids, too, who would struggle to write down what the teacher has written before the notes disappear from the board, spend all night trying to finish half a chapter of a novel, or seek...
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Another school year and another 180 days of fighting, yelling, and crying over homework. And you're the parent! Frustration."How are you going to make it?" "What bribes or treats can I give my son/ daughter to make them do their homework?" Well the following pages will bring you relief. The easy to follow tasks will finally stop the yelling. Before this school year is out and after following theses tested and proven techniques in this easy to read...
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Packed with ideas, tips, strategies and practical information, this revision guide is an indispensable companion for anyone with exams looming on the horizon. Designed for both students and professionals, the book contains a plethora of advice on how to memorise facts, improve efficiency, construct an effective timetable, and keep motivated when the going gets tough. Real life examples help to clarify key principles. Divided into forty easy to understand...
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Going to College or University is an exciting yet daunting experience for many students. It's exciting because you can study interesting subjects, make new friends and pursue new hobbies in College. But it's also daunting because in order to get a successful academic education, you'll have to accept personal responsibility for a task for which you have received little or no special training in school. This task requires you to manage your own learning...
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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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What's it really like to do a PhD? There are lots of books of the 'how to' variety for organizing yourself, dealing with supervisors, and writing papers and theses. But, what about the emotional journey? What about the changes to your health, your social life, and your relationships with those closest to you? What about all the mistakes you make while trying to figure things out? And, what if you're not sure about life as an academic, what then? Researcher...
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Our learning & study skills program will help elementary school teachers teach their children how to learn. Essential to the program is the comprehensive Teacher's Guide. It provides a focus on the importance of study skills, directions for using the student text, and practical suggestions for both the experienced and inexperienced teacher.
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With many students today participating in extracurricular activities, jobs, clubs, and responsibilities at home, it is common to find an area that is lacking studying. Teachers have identified that poor study skills are often to blame. On the other hand, students have found that many of the textbooks and worksheets forced upon them are either boring or difficult to understand. Whether it is bad habits or complicated materials that prevent you from...
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It has been estimated that one-half of all people taking the Series 7 exam will sit for the test a second time. Taking and passing the Series 7 exam gives you the necessary qualifications to make trades with corporate securities, commodities, and futures. Some people say that this exam is the hardest one they have ever taken. To ensure that this is not the case for you, be sure to read 101 Ways to Score Higher on Your Series 7 Exam. In this newly...
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Combing through research for effective teaching strategies is a big ask for busy educators. This concise guide bridges brain-based learning theory with everyday instructional practice to maximize teacher effectiveness for visible student achievement. Learn three powerful, doable techniques proven to support long-term retention: spaced repetition, interleaving, and retrieval (SIR). Explore engaging activities designed to improve student retention,...
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An estimated 71,000 around the world take the Medical College Admission Test, more commonly known as the MCAT, each year. Most medical colleges require applicants to take this test, and most schools look for a combined score on the verbal reasoning, physical sciences, and biological sections of at least 30. However, the average score, on a scale of 1 to 15, is only 8. How can you boost your scores and get into the medical school of your choice? Reading...
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Key To Learning Italian — a series of four books from elementary to advanced level each covering one level, that aims to teach many aspects of the Italian language from the pronunciation in Italian language to the grammar rules, numbers, seasons, months, days, verbs and many more with texts, exercises and hyperlinks.
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Get The Solution To Learning Fast and Effectively!
When did you learn best?
Perhaps your response is: in school.
But you'd be wrong. You learned best when you were a young child. At that time, you learned simply by doing. By copying what you saw around you, without fear of failure.
Unfortunately, most people lose that skill growing up...Get Your Copy of 'Accelerated Learning: How to Learn Fast With Ease'In school, many of us develop negative associations...
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Poursuivre ses études, c'est palpitant, mais c'est également stressant. Quels cours devrais-je suivre? Quel programme devrais-je choisir? Vais-je décrocher un employ après avoir obtenu mon diplme?
Rassurez-vous: ce livre permet de constater que la meilleure façon de bien préparer son entrée dans le marché du travail, c'est de réussir ses études. Travailler en équipe, respecter des échéanciers, de relever des défis, savoir manier la...
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¿Qué tal un libro que te explique cómo las matemáticas pueden darte interminables herramientas estratégicas para permitirte ahorrar más dinero, hacer mejor y mejor tu trabajo, mejorar tus estudios, regresar a estar en forma y estar siempre en tu mejor momento? ¿Qué tal un libro que te pueda mostrar cómo hacer que el destino esté de tu lado en juegos de apuesta como el Póquer y el Veintiuno, con tan sólo un par de sumas mentales? ¿Qué...
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Habituellement, les ouvrages qui traitent des élèves en difficulté scolaire mettent l'accent sur l'intervention qui a pour cible les facteurs de risque. Dans celui-ci, l'auteur privilégie les facteurs de protection, fondement de la résilience.
Pour ce faire, il adopte le courant de la psychologie du développement positif. Cette approche théorique mise sur les forces des jeunes en ciblant leurs ressources et leurs facteurs de protection plutt...