MCj04107870000[1] Class: Study Skills

Primary Text: Study Power, ISBN 1-57129-046-X

Yearly Tuition: $ 272 Copy/printing fee: $ 25

With this tuition rate, I must have a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 12 students.

Overview of class:

This class is designed for serious students who are committed to developing successful skills for the future, whether they are planning to enter the workforce or college. Students will learn a variety of skills along with test-taking strategies that will apply to a wide range of assignments in virtually all classes. In this class, students will:

· learn the three main skills levels; input, process, and output

· understand what “active learning” is

· identify their main learning style and learn how to efficiently manage their time

· develop an effective study routine (important to new tutorial students)

· learn what “strategic reading” is, the main reading rates, and how to increase reading speed

· learn to use writing as a way to learn and how to take effective study notes in class

· learn how to distinguish between topics, main ideas and details

· learn the four main styles of essay writing

· learn the difference between fact and opinion (important for academic writing & literature analysis)

· learn the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing

· understand the importance of word knowledge, vocabulary, and reading skills

· learn why class participation is important to the learning process

· learn how to successfully integrate technology (use of the Internet; computer skills) into their work

· learn how to prepare for and take tests (objective, multiple choice, essay, ACT/SAT, etc.)

· learn how to prepare for written reports and oral presentations

THIS JUST ADDED: I wanted to provide you with the link to my online class website that I have created and will be using next year. www.classjump.com/rharden. Students will be able to access all handouts, upload assignments, and communicate with me on a daily basis. There is also an online message board for each class that students will be able to access for our class. I will also be keeping an online gradebook here: Ronei Harden - online gradebook. This is a place where students AND parents can log on and monitor progress of their assignments and grades. It will be much easier for me to keep this and for parents to check in regularly to see how their students are doing.

Prerequisites for this class: Students need to have a three-ring binder with divider tabs for keeping all class handouts, notes and assignments. Students must have access to the Internet for regular communication with tutor and upload any assignments via our class Google group page.

Recommended grade level for this class: 8th-10^th grade.

Estimated Difficulty Level of course for average student: Average

Average study time for this class will be: Dependent on student’s ability & course load. Assignments will be geared towards applying information learned in class and utilizing it in their weekly studies.

Tutor Expectations of Parents:

· Ensure student follows class syllabus and completes all assignments or tasks in a timely manner.

· Encourage student to take ownership of their assignments and form working relationship with tutor.