‘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!
قائمة المحتويات
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
References
عن المؤلف
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.