Jumpstart! Study Skills

<p><em>Jumpstart! Study Skills</em> presents a collection of engaging and simple-to-use games and activities that will jumpstart students’ understanding of working independently and as part of a group and how to develop the study skills necessary to succeed at school.</p><p>Providing teachers with a range of practical ideas and strategies to promote active learning in Key Stage 2 the activities in this book will help students to: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>create plans for investigations and assignments; </li> <p> </p> <li>improve their organisational skills: time management and teamwork;</li> <p> </p> <li>collect data using methods such as observations surveys and interviews;</li> <p> </p> <li>develop their reading and notetaking skills;</li> <p> </p> <li>engage in meaningful discussions and develop their talk skills;</li> <p> </p> <li>advance their computer skills to sift and record data;</li> <p> </p> <li>create strategies for revising and preparing for tests;</li> <p> </p> <li>analyse data and draw conclusions;</li> <p> </p> <li>improve their ability to write reports;</li> </ul><ul> <p> </p> <li>evaluate their own achievements and identify future targets.</li> </ul><p><em>Jumpstart! Study Skills </em>is an essential classroom resource that will encourage children’s development and help teachers to deliver effective lessons that promote active learning in Key Stage 2.</p>