This book rather than providing a "tool kit" to fix what's wrong with a particular student's or group performance seeks to offer a clear blueprint for the acquistion of " life skills " based on what works for effective learners. The book offers more than 100 tools to sharpen students' reading comprehension, note taking, vocabulary, research, concept-mapping and test taking abilities. from pre-reading strategies to exercises for the secondary level, this invaluable guide provides a range of ready to use teacher friendly activities that can be used with any curriculum.

New features in this revitalised 2nd edition include:-

Expanded assessment techniques.

Additional activities customized for middle and high school students.

Strategies that integrate technology with instruction.

This 2nd edition is suitable for teacher's of  primary and secondary education.

author Joan Groeber  pub USA 2008  paperback 179 pages.