SEVEN SECRETS OF HOW TO STUDY

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Stephen Jones

SAJ Publishing

Seven Secrets of How to Study

Seven Secrets of How to Study

Seven Secrets of How to Study

Statement of the problem

• On any given day 50% of low income students do not show up for school

• Students lack the motivation to succeed in high school or college

• More than 90% of inner city schools do not offer a how to study course

• In some inner city schools between 50 and 65% of the students who enter school do not graduate

• Students do not have the skills they need to earn grades required for college entrance

SEVEN SECRETS of HOW TO STUDY

Seven Secrets of How to Study

Why do the problems persist?

• Parents are not involved in the students education

• The student to counselor ratio is high• There is insufficient information about colleges or trade schools• Classrooms are overcrowded• Students do not have sufficient books to study• Students lack real world experience in a corporate setting• Students cluster with students who are not motivated• Students perceive that it is not cool to be intelligent

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Closing the Gap in Minority Achievement – Dereck BokChronicle of Higher Education

Closing the gap in academic achievement and SAT scores has not diminished over the last 15 years

Performing well on the SAT does not always guarantee that an African American student will not struggle

Lower grades and SAT scores only accounts for half of the racial gap the other half is underperformance

Dr. Douglas Massey who wrote, “The Source of the River” says a survey of 4000 students regarding underperformance has determined that poorer preparation to learn, low self-esteem, and inferior public schools has contributed to performance problems

Dr. Massey also confirms that minority students exhibit more concerns about their intellectual ability and self-doubts. Putting students into remedial classes only reconfirms that they do not have the aptitude to succeed.

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Can students find help?

• There are very few how to study resources that target high school students

• Teachers are overwhelmed with basic instruction

• Counselors are out numbered by a student ratio off 500:1.

• Professional tutoring services are too costly

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Is there a resource that can help?

Seven Secrets of How to StudyStudent Benefits

1. Students will improve their motivation to stay in school

2. Students will learn how to study efficiently and effectively

3. Students will consistently earn better grades

4. Students will earn scholarships and grants to enter college

5. Students will learn techniques to improve their memory

6. Students will learn how to manage their time by preparing a time management schedule

Seven Secrets of How to Study

CHAPTER 1

How To Study Smart This chapter helps students to establish goals

for each study session.Students learn how to study smart

Students learn how to get organized

Students learn the value of getting organized

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CHAPTER 2

Time Management Main Content – Students learn to manage their time,

complete assignments and prepare for tests

according to a written scheduleStudents learn how to manage their time

They learn hoe to end procrastination

Students learn how to design a schedule

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CHAPTER 3

Financial Planning For College/Trade School

Main Content: This chapter will help students and parents to establish a meaningful financial plan for college or trade school

Students learn the value of saving moneyThey learn where to find money to attend collegeThey learn how to get started with a financial plan

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Chapter 4

• Term Papers Main Content: Students learn how to write the type

of term paper that’s frequently required in high school and college courses.

Students learn how to write term paper

Students learn that it is easy to get started

They learn how to develop a good outline

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Chapter 5

Test Questions Main Content: Students learn how to

accurately answer test and essay questionsStudents gain confidence that they can succeed on any test

Students learn test taking techniques

Students get organized for every test

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Chapter 6

Understanding the Textbook Main Content: Students learn how to use their text

books to prepare for quizzes and examinationsStudents will understand the value of their text book

The students will maximize their preparation for tests

Students will learn how to develop a chapter outline

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Chapter 7

Understanding your teacher Main Content: Students learn how to respond to the

teachers classroom requirementsStudents will learn how to communicate with their teacher

Students will learn when to get help from their teacher

They will learn how to meet with a teacher

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Teaching study skills requires a commitmentDr. Stephen Jones is:

familiar with each students academic challenges (i.e. poor academic support, lack of resources, unclear career goals

committed to helping students to develop personal and intellectual goals

confident that Seven Secrets can reduce your high school drop out rate, improve your graduation rate, and increase the number of students attending college or trade school

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How to maximize each student’s success with Seven Secrets of How to Study

Purchase books for all high school students regardless of their academic track.

Seven Secrets of How to Study Seminar Seven Secrets of How to Study Curriculum Design a workshop for teachers and

counselors Student Workshops After School Seminars, tutoring sessions or a

Course