Study Skills

Bibliography created by the Schaumburg Township District Library

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How to Take a Test by Bertha Davis
This book describes techniques of a good test taker and also deals specifically with tactics for standardized reading and math tests.
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How to Get Better Test Scores on Elementary School Standardized Tests edited by Jeri Hayes.
This self-study guide is available for grades 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8, and is based on the California Achievement Tests, the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills, the Sanford Achievement Test, the Metropolitan Achievement Tests, and the Iowa Test of Basic Skills.
J R 371.262 371.262 ISAT Coach by various authors
Instructional materials designed to help prepare students for the Illinois Skills Assessment Test. Topics, by grade level, include writing, reading, mathematics, science, and social studies.
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Help on the Way by Marilyn Berry.
Check out this series of books on various homework subjects.
VIDEO
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Developing Smart Study Skills: Dr. Trust's Tools of the Trade by Ted Bowring.
This video and workbook develop study skills by using the technique of mind mapping.
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Scholastic's A+ Guide to Book Reports by Louise Colligan.
This easy-to-follow guide has 10 steps to hassle-free reports, guidelines for reading four different kinds of literature, and 100 ideas for imaginative book reports.
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Scholastic's A+ Guide to Research and Term Papers by Louise Colligan.
This guide includes information on making a schedule to finish the paper on time, choosing a topic, finding research, writing an outline, writing a first draft, and revising a paper. Included are 150 research paper topics.
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Scholastic's A+ Guide to Taking Tests by Louise Colligan.
Find the best way to prepare for multiple choice, true-false, essay, and other kinds of tests. Learn how to work out time schedules, get the most out of reading assignments, and cram for tests.
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Grolier's How to Study Course by Ron Fry.
"Study smarter, not harder." Check out this series and learn how. Titles include: Improve Your Reading and Take Notes.
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How to Write Your Best Book Report by Elizabeth James and Carol Barkin.
This guide suggests how to pick the right books, what to look for in those books, and how to construct a book report.
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JOHNSON, D.
Homework Hero by Drew and Cynthia Johnson.
Parents and students learn how to handle homework. Separate books cover grades K-2 and 3-5.
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How to Sharpen Your Study Skills by Sigmund Kalina.
A guide for building good study habits and improving grades. Includes tips on taking notes, reading methods, scheduling school work, preparing for tests, and several other topics.
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Study Smart Junior: Studying Your Way to Stardom by Chris Kensler.
Learn study skills and test taking skills.
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Surviving Homework: Tips from Teens by Amy Nathan.
Tips from teens on study secrets to cure your homework headaches.
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ROZAKIS, L.
Super Study skills: the Ultimate Guide to Tests and Studying by Laurie Rozakis.
Improve your test-taking skills with this book.
DVD
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Where There's a Will There's an A: How to Get Better Grades in Grade School by Claude W. Olney.
This DVD provides ways to improve study skills including developing memory, taking tests, and mastering reading, math, spelling and language skills. Check out the video too--Video 371.3 WHE.
CD ROM
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How to Study
This CD-Rom from World Book will help Students increase their study skills.
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How to Improve Your Reading Comprehension by Bertha Davis and Susan Whitfield
Shows how to untangle complicated sentences, focus on the main ideas, locate important information, and retain information more easily.
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Grammar Rock produced by Scholastic Rock.
Rock your way to good grammar with this video.
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How to Do a Science Project and Report by Martin Gutnik.
This book presents a process for conducting scientific research following the eight steps of the scientific method and writing a formal report of the results.
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How to Write a Composition by Bertha Davis.
A step-by-step plan for developing writing skills for persuasive papers, book reports, and personal and narrative compositions.
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TURABIAN, K.
A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations by Kate Turabian.
Explains in detail every aspect of a term paper including what parts should be included in the paper, grammar, how to use tables and illustrations, and how to use bibliographies.
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Write Your Own Story by Vivian Dubrovin.
Discusses some of the many ways to write a short story. Explains how to begin with an idea, create characters, plot, dialogue, and edit the finished story.
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Tracking the Facts by Claire McInerney.
A great book of how-to's: how to develop research skills, use the library, interview people, do computer searches, organize, outline, and write a report.
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The Young Writers Handbook by Susan and Stephen Tchudi.
Suggests helpful procedures and approaches for the beginning writer in areas of interest such as the journal, letter writing, creative writing, school reports, and experiments.
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How to Read and Write Poetry by Anna Cosman.
This book explains what poetry is and how to write a first poem. Different forms of poetry are also discussed.
 

Take a look at this great series by Anne Zeman and Kate Kelly. The titles tell all.

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Everything You Need to Know About English Homework
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Everything You Need to Know About Science Homework
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Everything You Need to Know About Math Homework
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Everything You Need to Know About World History Homework
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ZEMAN, A.
Everything You Need to Know About American History Homework