Student Learning

Math has certainly gotten a bad reputation for being a subject that involves endless calculations and problems that will never be used in the real world, especially now that we all walk around with calculators in our pockets! But the fact is that math is required in multiple areas of an adult’s life, from preparing recipes to managing finances, and that’s without a career in STEM.

The Brain Hack Bible is your all-in-one guide to mastering how you learn, think, and remember—faster, smarter, and more effectively than ever before. This book blends cutting-edge AI memory techniques, proven memory strategies, and breakthrough meta learning strategies to unlock your full mental potential.

In this 2nd edition of Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning, Mike Schmoker extends and updates the case that our schools could be on the cusp of swift, unparalleled improvements. But we are stymied by a systemwide failure to simplify and prioritize; we have yet to focus our limited time and energy on the most essential, widely acknowledged, evidence-based practices that could have more impact than all other initiatives combined.

Turn nursing assessments from overwhelming to "oh, that's easy!" with a guide that finally makes sense of all those steps and signs. Are you drowning in assessment checklists and wondering how experienced nurses make it look so effortless? In "Nursing Assessment Made Easy," Callie Parker breaks down complex assessments into clear, memorable steps that you'll actually remember when you need them. Whether you're a nursing student, new grad, or experienced nurse wanting a quick reference, this guide transforms confusing procedures into "why didn't someone explain it like this before?" moments.

This comprehensive resource gives you the basic foundational knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Science. It is a must-have if you are studying for the ASCP MLS, MLT, and CLS exams. Medical science is evolving fast, and so are the exam questions. In this book, we cover the newest and most recent changes that are relevant to the certification exams.

USMLE style exam questions with detailed explanations and rationale written by experienced cardiologists, making it a valuable learning resource for medical school students.

The Parkland school shooting was the most avoidable mass murder in American history. And the policies that made it inevitable have spread to your school....

The Phonics Playbook is the one phonics-focused resource that offers a solution for phonics instruction in real-world K-3 classrooms. Understanding phonics instruction in theory is one thing, but actually integrating it into daily classroom life—in a way that meets the needs of diverse students—is another. You will learn to assess student needs, choose the model that's right for you, and make data-based adjustments as time goes on.

A licensed psychologist and authority on dyslexia (who is also dyslexic herself) offers a practical guide to help parents and others support dyslexic learners throughout their school years. Fifteen million children in the United States have been diagnosed with dyslexia. This learning disability...

Are you struggling to be an effective teacher? Do your kids walk all over you, turning your classroom into a chaotic whirlwind of chatter? The truth is, the majority of new educators have faced similar challenges with classroom disruption and low student motivation. You'd like to be friendly with your class, but you can't let the kids walk all over you. There must be some way to harmonize such tensions, some way to lead your class with the conviction of a general but the gentleness of a scholar. This audiobook will teach you how to be an effective teacher.

Esta serie fue pensada para estudiantes de la lengua española en su variante argentina y para padres que deseen leerle o hacerles escuchar a sus niños historias educativas y con un cuidado mensaje positivo con acento argentino en vez de tonos neutros o estilos muy alejados de nuestra realidad cotidiana.

While social and emotional learning (SEL) is most familiar as compartmentalized programs separate from academics, the truth is, all learning is social and emotional. What teachers say, the values we express, the materials and activities we choose, and the skills we prioritize all influence how students think, see themselves, and interact with content and with others.

Pharmacology is one of the most challenging subjects in nursing school—but it doesn't have to be. Concise Notes on Pharmacology for Nursing Students is your ultimate high-yield crash course, designed to help you learn smarter, retain more, and pass the NCLEX-RN with confidence.

Unlock the secrets of the human body in record time-and ace your NCLEX-RN with confidence! If you're a nursing student drowning in thick textbooks and confusing lectures, this book is your life raft. Concise Notes on Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing Students gives you exactly what you need-no fluff, no filler-just clear, high-yield information to help you learn smarter, study less, and pass faster. Why this guide is a must-have for every nursing student: High-Yield, Bite-Sized Notes - Focus on what actually matters for the NCLEX-RN with laser-sharp summaries of key A&P concepts.

Ready to tackle microbiology with ease and pass your NCLEX-RN on your first try? This high-yield crash course study guide is designed specifically for nursing students who want to study smarter, not harder. Packed with the most important microbiological concepts, key facts, and simplified explanations, this book gives you everything you need to master the essentials and breeze through your exams.

Experience the first episode of the Baumgartner & Momsen detective story series for German learners on your stereo or headphones, at home or on the go! The narration style and speed of this audiobook is aimed at providing learners with real-world spoken German which is clearly understandable, not too fast, but also not too slow.

More than two million students are enrolled in for-profit colleges, from the small family-run operations to the behemoths brandished on billboards, subway ads, and late-night commercials. These schools have been around just as long as their bucolic not-for-profit counterparts, yet shockingly little is known about why they have expanded so rapidly in recent years - during the so-called Wall Street era of for - profit colleges.

Far too often, our students attain only a superficial level of knowledge that fails to prepare them for deeper challenges in school and beyond. In Teaching for Deeper Learning, renowned educators and best-selling authors, Jay McTighe and Harvey F. Silver propose a solution: teaching students to make meaning for themselves.

Easy Reading for ESL Students: Book 3 is a comprehensive audiobook designed especially for intermediate and advanced students of English as a Second Language. The book was developed and tested by full-time teachers of English. There are 12 stories accompanied by comprehension, vocabulary, speaking, and writing exercises. The stories are short (400-500 words). Each story and its exercises can be completed in 60 minutes.

With schools becoming more competitive and technology becoming increasingly distracting, today's students face a minefield of obstacles to academic success. Doing well in school isn't just a matter of smarts or more studying: It takes good habits, practical tools - and a healthy brain. Change Your Brain, Change Your Grades draws on Dr. Amen's experience as a neuroscientist and psychiatrist as well as the latest brain science to help you study more effectively, learn faster, and stay focused so you can achieve your academic goals.