This study compared learning and study strategies of students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to two groups: college students with learning disabilities (LD) and college students without disabilities. In addition, strengths and weaknesses within the ADHD group were examined on the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory, 2nd…

The Instructional Objectives Exchange (IOX) collected for several subject areas objectives and measurement items based upon curricular material either submitted by teachers, schools, and school districts, or generated by the IOX staff. Contained in the reading collection are 93 objectives and related evaluation items for grades 7-12. For the most…

The essay attempts to show how the theoretical and methodological discussion found in the study of word-formation can be made fruitful in foreign language teaching. According to the writer, the aspects to be regarded in teaching are: the syntagma principle, the concept of word class, and syntactic analysis - without these the teaching of rules of…

A method for taking structured notes from textbooks uses a set of forms applicable to the texts in almost any content area. The two major goals of this method are using all parts of the textbook chapter and placing all parts of a chapter in context. The structured notes both focus on the content and force the students to synthesize and paraphrase.…

The purpose of this paper is to offer publicity ideas for college reading and study skills programs. Examined are such basic publicity materials as brochures, posters, slide-tape presentations, handouts, and newspaper articles. Sixty-one publicity ideas are suggested, including offering a study skills workshop to freshman athletes before school…

A critical analysis of study method and review is presented. Findings indicate that the SQ3R study method is used in most how-to-study manuals, but the evidence showing the efficiency of this method is both sparse and unimpressive. Only two studies have examined SQ3R as a total method, and neither yielded positive results. One controlled study is…

Describes a technique for studying individual words in context in terms of 11 language categories (e.g., etymology, function/associations, and semantic relations). (DD)

To help boost children's study skills, this article provides tips for organizing parent education sessions, establishing an after school homework assistance program, providing homework organizers for students, and creating a homework hotline. Once the school program is in order, parents can be invited to participate as partners. (MLH)

This article describes how to improve students' notetaking skills by having them pretend they are journalists wiring in a story. Students must pare down information to the essentials and calculate telegram costs. Sample exercises and a reproducible page are provided. (JL)

A study of college student study skills and note sources and their relationship to test performance found that the more sources students used, the higher their test scores would be. In addition, students made choices about the sources they use, and some choices led to higher scores, especially those reflectng scorer. (MSE)

The article suggests two notetaking formats for learning disabled adolescents, as well as general instructional guidelines for notetaking. Since notetaking is not a singular process, it must be coordinated with other areas such as listening and study/test-taking strategies. Finally, notetaking is viewed as an individualized, active process on the…

A short course in study skills and written language skills resulted in improved self-concept, written language, and study skills for 16 gifted underachievers (grades 6-9). Gender and age-grade differences were noted along with implications for gifted education. (CL)

A study skill training procedure involving a modified study, question, read, recite, and review technique was functionally related to improved storytelling for three intermediate-grade learning disabled students. (CL)

Discusses the Teaching of Study Skills Project that investigated study skills initiatives for students aged 16 to 19. Research reveals various approaches and highlights difficulties. Emphasizes the importance of subject teachers in study skills teaching. (JOW)

Academic success groups were implemented for middle school students with failing grades in which time management and study skills were emphasized. Students set their own goals, invited classroom teachers to respond to questions, and examined roles of ancillary school personnel. (CL)