Dear Teacher: Expert Advice for Effective Study Skills

Addressing common defense mechanisms and rationalizations students use to avoid studying, Dear Teacher: Expert Advice for Effective Study Skills offers ready-to-use, practical responses based on proven research for middle and high school classrooms. Experienced teacher and study skills coach William H. Peltz demonstrates how to introduce and promote easy-to-understand studying techniques and specific strategies for note-taking, doing homework, and preparing for high-stakes tests and standardized assessments.

Cleverly written in a "Dear Abby" format, this resource enables teachers to become partners with their students to help them: Enhance their ability to concentrate and focus, Organize their work, Manage time, Assume responsibility for their behavior, Become more self-reliant. This light, engaging book assists students in finding the requisite skills to succeed in school and in real-world learning experiences.