Monday, June 30, 2014

Toughest Exam Question: What Is the Best Way to Study? - WSJ

Sage advice for high school and college undergraduates who are wondering how to improve their test grades. It works!

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Friday, June 20, 2014

Going from Good to Great | Parenting Strategies That Work for ADHD Kids

Treat your kid as if he were already the person you would like him to be. That will help him become that person.


Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Monday, June 9, 2014

Academic Guides - notetaking to test taking - free student downloads

FAVORITE!
Notetaking, test taking, time management, organization - super downloads to review and keep handy.
Thanks to the staff at Long Beach City College, Long Beach, California

Center for the Developing Child Harvard University: Executive Function

The studies report that "a range of tests measuring different forms of executive function skills indicate that they begin to develop shortly after birth, with ages 3 to 5 providing an important window of opportunity for dramatic growth in these skills. Growth continues throughout adolescence and early adulthood; proficiency begins to decline later in life." Some questions to consider: What are executive function and self-regulation skills? Why are they so important? How and when do they develop? What role do parents and adults play?

Study Skills Workshops aimed at College Students

FAVORITE!  Getting ready to go to college? Want to make sure you'll be off to a great start?
Excellent videos from Long Beach City college Learning & Academic Resources Department. Helpful worksheets, too.