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Sunday, 1 November 2015

SOAR Study Skills



Willing to review a book, SOAR Study Skills, written by Susan Kruger in 2011.

Main objectives of the books are
- to get better grades and have more time for fun.
- improve students grades in less time.
- explore many resources for students.
- highlight strategies are simple and students friendly

Author said "I can do it, you can do it".

SOAR study skills describes a collection of tips and strategies how to learn more efficiently. Most of the techniques can be used immediately. A bit of practise regular use over the course of a month or a semester.

How are you smart? encourages you to explore you abilities and interests recognizing the talents that you posses. This book contain core strategies, 100 of skills, 4 basic Principles: Set goals, Organize, Ask questions and Record (SOAR) your progress.

Interpersonal intelligence, special talents, find and develop confidence in your own smart self.

Set Goals: to accomplish, determine your goals, priorities, plan for action.

Organize: organize your papers / Space / Time

Ask Questions: interacting with teachers, reading text books, writing papers, taking & studying notes, taking a seat of "T" Zone in classroom is the best to get teacher's attention first.

Record your progress: tracking your grades, monitoring your goals, recognizing achievements.

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