Foundation Study Skills for High School Students: Unlocking the 8 Superhabits of Study

by Scott Francis

Overview

'Life is too good for bad study.'

Whether academically aspiring or focused on passing, all students want to get the most out of their study time. Yet while many assume the amount of time we spend studying has the biggest impact on results, it is actually the intensity of our effort that reaps the greatest rewards.

Aimed at high school students in years 7 to 10, Foundational Study Skills for High School Students reveals the 8 superhabits of study that will maximise the impact of your learning and take your performance to the next level.

In this book, experienced teacher and author Scott Francis explores a range of high-performance learning strategies - from the power of purposeful planning and practice questions to the secrets of single-tasking and spaced practice - to supercharge your study and help you achieve your full potential.

By putting these superhabits into practice, you will become more efficient as a student and have more time to enjoy the other great things in life. After all, life is too good for bad study!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781922607577
Publisher:	Amba Press
Publication date:	03/13/2023
Series:	High School Success
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	118
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	13 - 16 Years

About the Author

Scott Francis is a Brisbane-based high school teacher and author specialising in business, legal studies and mathematics. Having studied teaching at the University of the Sunshine Coast - and with a Master of Education from Queensland University of Technology - Scott has held various roles in schools throughout Queensland, including Deputy Head of Secondary, Year Level Coordinator, Head of Department and classroom teacher.

Table of Contents

Introduction - Life is Too Good for Bad Study

Superhabit 1 - The Power of an A+ Effort in Class

Superhabit 2 - The Power of Single-Tasking

Superhabit 3 - The Power of Planning and To-Do Lists

Superhabit 4 - The Power of Setting Goals

Superhabit 5 - The Power of Practice Questions

Superhabit 6 - The Power of Sleep

Superhabit 7 - The Power of Spaced Practice

Superhabit 8 - The Power of a Deliberate Mindset

Habits in Practice - The Pomodoro Technique

Habits in Practice - Flashcards

Habits in Practice - Using Mind Maps to Summarise and Recall

Habits in Practice - A Little Planning and Using Lists

Habits in Practice - Building Study Skills Like a Muscle

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