more than 200 essential strategies to ace your exams, boost your grades, and achieve lasting academic success Muchnick, Cynthia Clumeck. creator Muchnick, Justin Ross. text mau Avon, Mass Newton Abbot Adams Media David & Charles [distributor] c2013 2013 monographic eng

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255 p. ; 19 cm. This book promises a total transformation of student's study skills and academic habits through 200+ digestible entry-based tips for quick success. Instead of a traditional running text format, Straight-A Study Skills is arranged by broad topic (Tests, Taking Notes, In the Classroom, etc.) and then further subdivided into quick entries that highlight the most essential take-aways, without being too wordy or confusing. Every page will have something that students can quickly read and apply, without having to sort through filler material Introduction: The purpose of school and how to master it -- Live life in the classroom -- Choose courses carefully -- Build teacher relationships -- Manage time efficiently -- Take good notes -- Write strong research papers -- Write compelling essays -- Study effectively -- Ace tests, quizzes, and final exams -- Excel beyond the classroom -- Appendix A: Taking a standardized test -- Appendix B: Resources -- Appendix C: Study calendar. Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick, and Justin Ross Muchnick. Includes index. "Contains material adapted and abridged from The Everything Guide to Study Skills, by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick"--T.p. verso. Study skills LB3060.57 M942 2013 371.30281 Muchnick, Cynthia Clumeck. 9781440552465 (pbk.) 1440552460 (pbk.) 2012286121 UKMGB 130625 20230411090822.0 17790372 eng