Student Strategies

Transform passive classrooms into dynamic hubs of active learning with proven student engagement techniques that motivate. Whether you are an educator facing blank stares or a trainer seeking a professional development boost on your morning commute, this actionable guide provides practical...

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 Science of Discipline is a proven and transformative roadmap to tackling some of the biggest behavioral problems faced in school systems today. Nathan Maynard, a global leader in discipline and restorative practices, offers insightful theories and practical strategies to take a more...

Unlock the potential of every learner with Teaching Strategies for Students with Special Needs. This essential resource is designed for educators, parents, and advocates committed to fostering inclusive educational environments that empower students facing unique challenges. Explore the foundations of special education, including its history and legal frameworks, to understand the vital role of inclusivity in boosting self-esteem and promoting long-term success.

Built on a rigorous research base of hundreds of studies conducted in a wide array of classrooms, The New Classroom Instruction That Works offers a streamlined focus on the 14 instructional strategies proven to promote deep, meaningful, and lasting learning.

Learning That Lasts serves as a guide for health professions students who want to maximize their learning. The book highlights evidence-based study strategies that have been shown to be effective for promoting meaningful learning, as well as tips for how to incorporate these strategies into your studying routine. It also covers additional topics, such as effective notetaking, active reading, and time management. Learning That Lasts is a must-read for health professions students who want to ace their exams and reach their full learning potential. Reading Learning That Lasts is a great first ...

What if the student dysregulation you are managing is not a behavior problem, but a design flaw? Most classroom management strategies focus on controlling students, but very few teach you how to design an environment where neurodivergent learners can actually thrive. If you are tired of modifying lessons on the fly, battling student refusal, and feeling like the weight of a heavy system rests entirely on your shoulders, it is because it does. The problem is not your effort. It is the architecture of the classroom. In Designing for Belonging, education leader Geraldine Doornkamp provides an ...

Looking to jumpstart your GPA? Most college students believe that straight A’s can be achieved only through cramming and painful all-nighters at the library. But Cal Newport knows that real straight-A students don’t study harder—they study smarter. A breakthrough approach to acing academic...

Ace the Certified Nursing Assistant Exam with confidence in just weeks, even if you've been out of school for years! Are you struggling to find a study guide that's truly comprehensive and easy to understand? Have you tried other materials only to find them lacking or out-of-date? Do you wish for a resource that can offer both thorough knowledge and practical strategies to reduce test anxiety? If any of these resonate with you, then you're in the right place. CNA Ultimate Study Guide 2025 - 2026 is meticulously crafted to ensure your success in passing the CNA exam and stepping confidently ...

Pass the HESI A2 with a guide that helps you study with more clarity, more structure, and less overwhelm. If you are tired of confusing explanations, weak math skills, scattered notes, and endless review that never seems to stick, this book gives you a more practical way forward. Instead of filling pages with fluff, it helps you build real understanding through clear theory, focused review, and exercises that reinforce what matters most. The book covers the core HESI A2 areas, including Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, Grammar, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and ...

In the second edition of this valuable resource, educator, author, and child psychologist Allen N. Mendler offers both time-tested and newly developed strategies for how to reignite enthusiasm in even the most unmotivated students. Educators gain fresh ideas on how to integrate social-emotional development into daily classroom instruction, use technology and digital tools to enhance learning, and reduce the anxiety students feel in our ever-changing education environment.

Discover the Secret to Acing Law Exams with IRAC & test taking tips tricks & tactics! Buy this book and you'll immediately get authoritative easy to understand test taking tips and tactics to master law school finals and pass the bar, whether in the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia and any other common law jurisdiction. Get good grades on law exams & pass the bar with flying colors by writing better legal essay answers. You'll really remember rules with colorful cartoon characters and and fairy tale hypotheticals. Why? Because then you concentrate on how to write and what to write instead of ...

While being in college can be an exciting time, it can also be a period of uncertainty, anxiety, loneliness, and even depression. The College Student’s Guide to Mental Health is for any college student who wants to understand and maintain mental and emotional health. Mia Nosanow, a licensed psychologist and college therapist, has drawn upon her more than twenty years of direct experience counseling a diverse college student body to write a comprehensive mental and emotional health manual designed specifically for college students.

In this galvanizing audiobook for all educators, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall explore an urgent and growing issue - childhood trauma - and its profound effect on learning and teaching.   

Discover the simple principles that took a team from mediocrity to Olympic gold, and which you can use every day in work, life and play. How do you go from ordinary to exceptional? This bestselling coaching classic will show you how. Ben Hunt-Davis shares the inspiring story of how he and the...

Unlocking Student Potential: Creative Strategies for Systematic and Explicit Instruction in the Elementary Classroom is a practical and inspiring resource for teachers who want to bring clarity, structure, and creativity into their daily lessons. Systematic and explicit instruction is one of the most effective ways to help young learners succeed, but it does not need to feel rigid or mechanical. This book shows you how to combine step-by-step teaching with engaging, imaginative strategies that keep students motivated while ensuring mastery. From setting clear learning objectives to ...

Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD Level 1) can be confusing, exhausting, and deeply rewarding—all at the same time. Many children and teens with ASD Level 1 are intelligent, capable, and full of potential. Yet they often struggle with anxiety, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social interpretation in ways that others do not immediately recognize. These challenges can lead to daily conflicts at home, misunderstandings at school, and growing frustration for parents and educators trying to help. This practical, textbook-style guide was written to bridge ...

In "Educational Psychology: Fostering Learning and Development," Ali Muattar provides a comprehensive guide to the principles, practices, and applications of educational psychology. This third edition offers updated research, practical insights, and real-world examples that empower educators, parents, and students to optimize learning and promote academic success. Ali delves into the psychology of learning and teaching, offering readers a deep understanding of how cognitive, social, and emotional factors influence educational outcomes. Through evidence-based strategies and classroom ...

Brain science that battles burnout. Teachers are burned out and current behavior plans aren’t working. This is not a one-size-fits-all fix. Just honest conversation without jargon or judgment joined with accessible resources exhausted teachers have been searching for. The connected classroom offers connection, compassion, and classroom strategies for the kids who need you most. It’s a book written by a 30 year classroom teacher and an occupational therapist who specializes in trauma and nervous system vulnerability. The authors use personal and relatable stories to translate ...

Too many of today’s colleges and universities are defined by their silos and separations: teaching and research, student affairs and academic affairs, courses and careers, academia and industry, online and on-campus. The list goes on. But demographic shifts, technological breakthroughs, economic upheaval, and new ways of learning and working mean that higher education must change.