Learning to Study

The study skills and strategies in each Worktext are divided into categories that can be applied to most reading and study activities. Basic listening skills for each grade level are covered in both the Pupil Worktexts and Teacher’s Guides.

Features:

• At the lower levels, information on using textbooks is emphasized Students also learn to locate material in major informational sources.
• Students are taught organizational skills beginning with classifying, associating and sequencing.
• Retention skills are developed as students begin by learning to spell new words. Soon they learn a memory plan for memorizing important information.
• Students are taught how to prepare for tests and how to take specific types of tests, including vocabulary tests employing a variety of context clues, comprehension tests, proofreading tests and essay tests.
• Books D through H introduce and develop the SQR3R study strategy for study-reading complex textbook materials.
• Books E through H teach the SQRQCQ strategy for solving math word problems. Books G and H also include techniques for improving study habits, keeping track of homework assignments, scheduling time and preparing for classes.