"Contains material adapted from The everything guide to study skills, by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick"--T.p. verso.

Are you tired of struggling with exams and feeling overwhelmed by your studies? Do you wish there was a way to improve your grades and achieve exam success without all the stress?In today's fast-paced world, the demands placed on teenagers can often feel insurmountable. The pressure to perform well in exams can lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of confidence. But that is about to change. If you want to excel in your exams and achieve the grades you've always desired, then you need to read this book! With this book as your guide, you will learn effective study techniques, develop essential time management skills, and gain the confidence needed to conquer exams and achieve outstanding grades. Here is a glimpse of what you will find inside Study Strategies for Teens: ● Proven techniques to boost your study efficiency and productivity. ● Effective methods for organizing your study materials and creating a structured study plan. ● Strategies to improve your memory retention and recall. ● Tips for managing exam stress and anxiety. ● Techniques to enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This is not just another how-to study book-it's a teenage guide to exam success that provides you with the organization, life skills, study strategies, and motivation you need to not only excel in your studies, but thrive as a teen as well. From managing your time effectively to improving your memory and concentration, Study Strategies for Teens is the ultimate resource that will equip you with invaluable strategies to overcome obstacles, maximize your study potential, and achieve exam success like never before. Remember, your future starts with the choices you make today-so grab your copy and learn the secrets to studying smarter, not harder.

Be your child's best advocate! Children with special needs who succeed in school have one thing in common--their parents are passionate and effective advocates. It's not an easy job, but with The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education, you will learn how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter what your child's disability. This valuable handbook gives you the tools you need to navigate the complex world of special education and services, with information on: Assessment and evaluation Educational needs for different disabilities, including multiple disabilities Current law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Working within the school system to create an IEP The importance of keeping detailed records Dealing with parent-school conflict With worksheets, forms, and sample documents and letters, you can be assured that you'll have all you need to help your child thrive--in school and in life!

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.

From the son of Dr. Phil McGraw comes Life Strategies for Teens, the New York Times bestselling guide to teenage success, and the first guide to teenage life that won’t tell you what to do, or who to be, but rather how to live life best. Are you as tired as I am of books constantly telling you about doing your best to understand your parents, doing your homework, making curfew, getting a haircut, dropping that hemline, and blah, blah, blah? —Jay McGraw, from the Introduction Well, you don’t have to be anymore! Employing the techniques from Dr. Phillip C. McGraw’s Life Strategies, his son Jay provides teens with the Ten Laws of Life, which make the journey to adulthood an easier and more fulfilling trip. Whether dealing with the issues of popularity, peer pressure, ambition, or ambivalence, Life Strategies for Teens is an enlightening guide to help teenagers not only stay afloat, but to thrive during these pivotal years. Whether you are a teen looking for a little help, or a parent or grandparent wanting to provide guidance, this book tackles the challenges of adolescence like no other. Combining proven techniques for dealing with life’s obstacles and the youth and wit of writer Jay McGraw, Life Strategies for Teens is sure to improve the lives of all who read it.

Offers students in grades six through twelve practical strategies designed to teach them valuable study skills that will help them acquire the knowledge they need to succeed in life.

"Student-directed activities help middle schoolers learn how to get organized, how grading is done, and how to develop good study skills."--Amazon.com