Introductory physics students were taught the skill of acquiring the abilities to apply quantitative relations in problem solving, from a text description of those relations. This enhanced the students' capacities for acquiring this ability from a subsequently presented text description of new relations. (BW)

Data from this study indicate that, with time held constant, underlining is of limited value and may only manipulate which parts of a passage may be learned at the expense of other parts. (HOD)

Ideas for a freshmen research paper include beginning the research the first class period and using magazine articles on topics of interest as basic sources. (MKM)

Proposes a detailed model involving the curricular, instructional/guidance, and assessment dimensions of promoting study skills and test-taking techniques among secondary school principals. Includes extensive references. (Author/MD)

The study investigated coping strategies of 25 learning disabled university students who were not receiving special services. Testing indicated persistent visual and auditory processing deficits and academic skill deficits. Coping strategies used to compensate for deficiencies included carefully managing their time, purchasing previously…

Offers suggestions for (1) teaching college study skills, (2) using magazine and newspaper reports, and (3) outlining topics. (HOD)

Learning disabled students face problems with content area textbooks in the areas of vocabulary, syntax, concepts, and appearance. LD students should be taught how to use their books effectively as well as how to study. Formats are suggested for guided reading in the content area. (CL)

Third-grade children were taught efficient use of a self-monitoring strategy in preparing for recall. One group was trained on both free and serial recall; others on only one of the two tasks. A posttest was given one week after training, and a follow-up test of some children was given nine months later. (Author/BE)

Learning disabled students need help in developing those prerequisite skills that are necessary for achieving order: dividing tasks into parts, establishing routines, managing time, and making decisions. (CL)

Recommendations are offered for combining study skills and test-taking training, relaxation, and modification in thinking processes to help learning disabled college students improve their academic effectiveness. A stress management program is outlined in terms of assessment and interventions. (CL)

Investigated the effects of a learning assistance class on 80 freshmen with low entrance examination scores. Results showed that students in the learning assistance courses were somewhat more inclined to remain enrolled than the control group and made more academic progress. (JAC)

Describes a study skills program designed and implemented by high school counselors within the freshmen English curriculum at St. Mary's Academy in Portland. In addition to helping students improve study skills, the program increased counselor visibility and improved counselor-teacher interaction. (JAC)

Offers a procedure for use in teaching students how to outline. (FL)

Summarizes research on the advantages of students taking their own notes, with suggestions for ways to take good notes. (AEA)