The Stressless Tests® Method help students
Identify their dominant, brain-determined, learning style
Discover how their learning style affects test-taking, focusing,
subject-matter challenges, procrastination, organization, and more
Learn proven techniques and strategies to enhance learning style,
engage more of their brain’s capabilities, build confidence, and
improve performance
Incorporate new concrete behavior and skills into their everyday work,
visibly boosting their academic standing
Improve their grades and boost their confidence
The Middle School Study Skills Course helps each student acquire a solid foundation of study skills, bringing added self-confidence and higher levels of performance.
Students have the opportunity to begin to use their new skills from class one, and to receive support, feedback and new skill development in subsequent classes.
As always, interested and involved parents who support the use of these newly acquired skills in the classroom are an important factor.
Topics Covered
- How to Study More Effectively
- Time Management-Overcoming Procrastination
- Focusing, Concentrating and Getting Organized
- Your Brain-Determined Learning Style and Why It Matters
- Note Taking
- Test Taking Skills
- Mastering Longterm Projects
- Concentration and Memory and Taming ADD
- Asking for Help-Effective Self Advocacy
Who will benefit from this class:
This skills-based approach helps all students move to the next level of competency, whether they are struggling or are taking advanced level classes.The Stressless Tests® Method eases the way for the entering sixth grader new to the challenges of Middle School, and helps seventh and eighth graders take on higher levels of responsibility for their academic performance.
Instructor: Betty Caldwell, MA
New! Sliding Scale for More Great Resources
The new sliding fee scale allows you to choose the benefits you want to receive.
• Basic Course $145
Includes all instruction, class materials and What's My Style, ($16.95 if purchased separately)
• Enhanced Courses : Mix and match
• eBook version of What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens $9.99
Now available for instant download to Kindles, Nooks and other eBook Readers, Smart Phones, and iPads. Parents can now have their own copy of this popular book, and students will have the convenience of accessing such items as the Relaxation Breathing exercise when needed before exams. Students will continue to receive the hard copy as part of their registration to use as a text and workbook in class. To purchase with a class, look for separate check-off box on the registration form.
• Study for Success DVD $25
A great resource for parents who want to understand their child's learning style and how it impacts relationships at home and performance in the classroom. Serves as a reminder for students of materials covered in the classroom. Available exclusively to class participants.
• Special Computer Apps Discounted Course $49
Save the time and expense of a separate workshop.Now students can take home their own electronic access to state of the art computer apps guaranteed to make their academic life more efficient, effective and productive. See Study Skills and Computer Apps Workshop for details.
• The Works! $209
Enjoy all of these great resources at a 5% savings over separate purchases.
Textbook: What's My Style? Test and Study Secrets for Procrastinating Teens An Owner's Manual for Your Brain
Given glowing reviews by HCPSS, and such diverse national organizations as the national Gifted and Talented organization and the Learning Disabiities Association, What's My Style? authored by Betty Caldwell will be the text book for all classes. Designed with teens for teens, with original commissioned cartoons, activities, and stories drawn from the classroom, this will be a lasting resource for students and parents.
New! Individual consultations
These one on one sessions are available for students who have completed the Study Skills Class. Valuable to trouble-shoot problem areas and give in-depth coaching as needed. Separate parent consultations with written reports are also available. Contact Betty Caldwell for an appointment.
Changes and Refunds
The course fee applies only to cases in which the student takes the entire course as originally scheduled. For any changes in course dates, or for registration to make up classes missed (or that students expect to miss) there is a $20 fee. (This does not apply to changes due to school closings.) Students registered for a class must attend the first class or re-register for another date. Click here to pay course change fee.
All requests for a refund must be made in writing and received at least 48 hours before the class. All refunds are subject to a $25 processing fee. Any credit extended for make up classes must be used before the end of the semester in which the student was originally enrolled.Note that no refunds will be made in cases in which students are asked to leave the class.
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 for classes held September-May
Location
Session Four: Burleigh Manor Middle School
Sessions Five and Six: Hammond Middle School
Registration note: you may assume there are openings in classes unless it is specifically indicated below that the class is filled.
Scheduled Classes
Session Five: March 5, 12, 19, and 26 | Options: Basic Course - $145 with DVD - $170 with Apps - $194 The Works - $209 |  |
Session Six: April 16, 23, 30 and May 7 | Options: Basic Course - $145 with DVD - $170 with Apps - $194 The Works - $209 | |
