Test prep book: effective study skills!
November 25th, 2009
An interested reader: high school sophomore
On Sunday there was a book signing at Barnes & Noble in San Bruno, California
It was so interesting to see who came up to the table to ask about the book and question me about their own issues regarding test taking.
Students: a number of high school students were curious about the book. Their issues? Getting nervous during tests. Procrastination while they’re supposed to be studying. Losing confidence when they have a difficult question. The test prep books on the market don’t adequately handle these issues. Yet, when mastered as effective study skills they can make the difference between a high and low test score.
Next: parents. Their issues? How to support their kids in learning and practicing effective study skills. They were happy to see a chapter especially for parents.
Then came adults taking professional licensing exams. Their concerns? How can they make sure they pass? These exams are very important to their income and being able to support their families. One of them said he couldn’t find a test prep book that gave him the effective study skills he needed but never got in school.
Demonstrating the 3 legged stool
I’m glad that so many different people are finding the book helpful.
I’d like to hear your issues with tests. Send them in!
December 9th, 2009 at 4:34 am
This book seems interesting, indeed. It looks like a good breath of fresh air for me since the book does not only cover concerns about students, but also parents and professionals and the different roles they play in education. Just my two cents: I believe that most students have this abject fear of tests because they know that they will fail if they don’t pass it. They may not have enough confidence in having a positive outlook in test taking and studying since they haven’t found an effective system yet that makes their study sessions easier and more fun. Parents, on the other hand, may still fail to realize their role as asserters in education. By asserter, I mean that parents confirm and complete the cycle in the development of their children’s growth by allowing these newly found skills to flourish in their homes. As for professionals, taking licensure exams won’t be as hard as what they seem–after all, they have the experience and the background knowledge to prepare for it in years. They only need to refresh their memories and come up with a more effective system so they can study easier.