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Learning Strategies and Study Approaches of Postsecondary Students with Dyslexia
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Kirby, John R.; Silvestri, Robert; Allingham, Beth H.; Parrila, Rauno; La Fave, Chantal B. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2008
The present study describes the self-reported learning strategies and study approaches of college and university students with and without dyslexia and examines the relationship of those characteristics with reading ability. Students with (n = 36) and without (n = 66) dyslexia completed tests measuring reading rate, reading comprehension, reading…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Test Wiseness, Dyslexia, Time Management
The Parent Advantage: Helping Children Become More Successful Learners at Home and School: Grades 1-9.
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Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. Special Education Branch. – 1998
This guide for parents of students with learning disabilities in Alberta (Canada) presents a variety of strategies parents can use to help their children in grades 1 through 9 become successful learners. Section 1 offers ideas for helping students get and stay organized such as using self-talk to create a positive attitude and organizing…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies
The Influence of Test-Wiseness on Performance of High School Seniors on School Leaving Examinations.
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Rogers, W. Todd; Bateson, David J. – Applied Measurement in Education, 1991
The influence of test wiseness on the performance of 736 high school seniors in British Columbia on provincial school leaving examinations in English, algebra, geography, history, biology, and chemistry was studied. The performance of many students on the multiple-choice sections was spuriously enhanced by test wiseness. (TJH)
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Foreign Countries, Grade 12, Graduation Requirements
La reussite scolaire de votre enfant: Pour aider votre enfant a mieux apprendre a la Maison et a l'ecole, de la 1re a la 9e annee. Manuel d'accompagnement a l'intention du parent = The Parent Advantage: Helping Children Become More Successful Learners at Home and School, Grades 1-9.
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Walker, Catherine; Antaya-Moore, Dana – 2000
This guide for French-speaking parents of students with learning disabilities in Alberta presents a variety of strategies parents can use to help their children in grades 1 through 9 become successful learners. Section 1 offers ideas for helping students get and stay organized, such as using self-talk to create a positive attitude and organizing…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, French, French Canadians
Make School Work for You. Teacher Implementation Guide [and] A Resource for Junior and Senior High Students Who Want To Be More Successful Learners.
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Walker, Catherine; Antaya-Moore, Dana – 2001
This document comprises a teaching guide and a student guide. The teaching guide is designed to help junior and senior high school teachers in Alberta, Canada implement the study skills curriculum, "Make School Work for You," in the classroom. The guide includes suggestions for familiarizing students with the contents of the student…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, High School Students, High Schools, Junior High School Students