New Releases by Walter Pauk

Two classes of Algebra II, involving 120 students, were divided into two groups. One took notes using the method developed by Walter Pauk at Cornell University in the 1950''s. The other group took notes in their own format. Results showed that the Cornell Note-taking Group had higher quality notes, but there was no significant difference in student achievement between the two groups.

This guide is a skill-building booklet containing selected chapters from Walter Pauk''s best-selling study skills text, How to Study in College. The booklet is based on the recently updated How to Succeed in College and offers time-tested advice on note-taking, time management, and test-taking.

For courses in Study Skills for Athletes, Student Athlete Orientation, and Student Athlete Seminars. This text uses a concise, conversational approach to instruct student athletes about skills and strategies to use for effective studying/learning. Strategies include setting goals, time management, concentration, and memory. Study skills coverage includes the Cornell Notetaking System and other formats, test-taking, vocabulary building, classroom lectures, textbook assignments, and research papers.

This unique, concise book uses a conversational tone to encourage readers and students to immediately improve their learning experience. It provides inspiration and incentive for studying and achieving an education--along with easy-to-understand skills and strategies to become more effective in school. Strategies include setting goals, time management, concentration, and memory. Study skills coverage includes the Cornell Notetaking System and other formats, test taking, vocabulary building, classroom lectures, textbook assignments, and research papers. Two learning and study strategies inventories are provided to give meaningful information about the strengths and weaknesses of the student''s study patterns in ten areas directly related to academic success. For students who want to improve their study skills and the quality of their education.

Six-Way Paragraphs, a three-level series, teaches the basic skills necessary for reading factual material through the use of the following six types of questions: subject matter, main idea, supporting details, conclusions, clarifying devices, and vocabulary in context.

In this book the author offers students commonsense advice on how to excel at all types of classroom tests.