Straight-A study skills : more than 200 essential strategies to ace your exams, boost your grades, and achieve lasting academic success

This book promises a total transformation of student's study skills and academic habits through 200+ digestible entry-based tips for quick success. Instead of a traditional running text format, Straight-A Study Skills is arranged by broad topic (Tests, Taking Notes, In the Classroom, etc.) and then further subdivided into quick entries that highlight the most essential take-aways, without being too wordy or confusing. Every page will have something that students can quickly read and apply, without having to sort through filler material. Read more... Abstract: Unique entry-based convention promises a total study skills makeover through 200 digestible, easy-to-implement tips - no scanning through pages and pages of running text! Read more...
Strategies that will transform your grades!

Straight-A Study Skills proves that you don't have to spend countless hours studying to get good grades. Using her experience as an educational consultant and a teacher, authors Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick and Justin Ross Muchnick have created an easy-to-use approach to learning important study skills and achieving academic success. Through more than 200 entry-based strategies, you will learn all there is to know about strengthening your academic performance, including how to:

• Get the most out of class time.
• Find a note-taking system that works for you.
• Improve your writing skills and create compelling essays.
• Develop effective study habits.
• Choose the right classes and extracurricular activities.
• Prepare for standardized tests, quizzes, and final exams.

This guide is broken down into quick and easy concepts, tactics, and tips that highlight essential information and allow you to quickly find the topics you need to focus on. With Straight-A Study Skills, you're guaranteed to sharpen your study skills, boost your grades, and position yourself for success! Content: Introduction: The purpose of school and how to master it -- Live life in the classroom -- Choose courses carefully -- Build teacher relationships -- Manage time efficiently -- Take good notes -- Write strong research papers -- Write compelling essays -- Study effectively -- Ace tests, quizzes, and final exams -- Excel beyond the classroom -- Appendix A: Taking a standardized test -- Appendix B: Resources -- Appendix C: Study calendar.