With many students today participating in extracurricular activities, jobs, clubs, and responsibilities at home, it is common to find an area that is lacking studying. Teachers have identified that poor study skills are often to blame. On the other hand, students have found that many of the textbooks and worksheets forced upon them are either boring or difficult to understand. Whether it is bad habits or complicated materials that prevent you from studying well, 101… More >>
#1 by M. Schwartz on February 5, 2010 - 7:49 am
High school students and their parents have countless discussions about studying. Many of these discussions consist entirely of a parent telling his or her teenager: “It’s time to study.” But does anyone spend time thinking about how to study? Now, Janet Engle does in this thorough, organized and easy to read guide. The book focuses on how to study more efficiently and effectively. Separate chapters have study tips on specific subjects. There’s even a chapter on cramming. Engle goes beyond studying tips by including information about visualization and progressive muscle relaxation, and an activity journal to help students budget their time. This book is a small investment considering the consequences of not knowing how to properly study. The only tip that might be somewhat unrealistic is the one advising students to “vacuum and dust your work area.” This might be easier said than done. I have three children and have never seen any of them vacuuming or dusting their work areas. They all made it to college anyway.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Jessica Arias Cooper on February 5, 2010 - 10:03 am
I remember the difficulty I had studying as a high school student and now that I am a parent I worry about children’s experiences. 101 Ways To Make Studying Easier and Faster for High School Students was able to alleviate many of those fears with the easy to follow instructions and in-depth reports about study habits and memorization. I can guarantee my incoming freshman will go to school already having read this book.
Science and mathematics can be a difficult for may students to master, but the author helps people get figure out their own pace and skills and to work with them instead of against them. She also delves into the psychology of studying and how a student perceives the subject and his abilities can have a major impact on how he learns.
The book delves extensively into the individual subjects and how to best approach them. She also examines subjects outside of the main curriculum including music and drama. I have read few books on studying that have gone beyond the reading, writing and arithmetic. For a change, 101 Ways To Make Studying Easier and Faster for High School Students teaches is about the student and not standardized test scores. I give it four stars.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by TPope on February 5, 2010 - 12:12 pm
101 Ways To Make Studying Easier and Faster for High School Students is an excellent overall “how-to” study guide for high school students. Parents should pick up a copy for their soon-to-be freshmen or students struggling with poor grades. Her book could also cross over to college students.
The author presents her information in an easy-to-read format. She delves into unique study approaches such as how to memorize foreign language vocabulary and how to use mnemonic devices to learn difficult science concepts. Her chapters about language arts and how to write term paper/essays were very informative.
I also liked how she incorporated study tips for creative/artistic subjects such as music and drama. This book is more than just a study guide: the author incorporates tips about organization, project/time management, and how to approach learning with a positive attitude. This book makes a great guide for high school students who want to tackle a new approach to studying. I rate this book a five out of five stars.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Cindy F. on February 5, 2010 - 12:59 pm
Where was this book when I was in high school??? Janet Engel’s 101 Ways to Make Studying Easier and Faster for High School Students: What Every Student Needs To Know Explained Simply
should be at the top of any Back To School shopping list. Not only does Engel provide tips for high school students but this book could also be used for late elementary, middle and in everyday life.
This book is broken down into easy read chapters chock full of useful information to get your student and yourself on the road to successful goal planning and boosting time management skills.
If you are organizationally challenged or just need a few pointers on how to get ready for a killer mid-term exam, Engel’s book is a must have on your bookshelf.
The book provides excellent examples of tried and true methods for studying and includes suggestions on how others approach try to balance school, work and a social life.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Mary Ellis on February 5, 2010 - 3:06 pm
This book was written for the teenager getting ready to start high school but the 101 tips can be used by anyone that is trying to learn something new or prepare a project. As a parent I think that this book can help remind you just how hard it can be to finish homework.
Janet Engel goes into exacting detail using lists, study aids, journals, and calendars to help organize the study process. In many ways it can feel like overkill. However, this is how really successful people do things.
We all want our children to be successful, so I would recommend this book to all parents. This book would really help the student that is almost organized but needs help to get to the next level.
Rating: 5 / 5