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Keys to Success in 6th Grade Math
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INTERNAL LINK Comments (-1)Mathematical Mindsets / Dr. Jo Boaler
This is a great video by Dr. Jo Boaler, Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University, and the faculty director of youcubed.
Dr. Boaler has written nine books, and my favorite is called "Mathematical Mindsets." She relates learning math and mindsets in very interesting and important ways.
INTERNAL LINK Comments (-1)Organizational Help
Parents ... does your son or daughter struggle with organizational skills? Here are three books for kids (and adults, too) that can give your child the skills he or she needs to become more organized and ultimately more successful in school! Get Organized Without Losing It by Janet S. Fox, Free Spirit Publishing, 2006.Editorial Reviews
Editorial Review (Amazon.com)
If students have their schoolwork organized thoroughly then they have won half the battle for a great school career. [Janet Fox] gives specific ideas of what to purchase, such as plastic pouches and folders, dividers and binders, in a precise shopping list. The best advice is "when in doubt, throw it out." The other significant message is to have a planner and check it every morning and evening. She advises picking out your clothes and packing your lunch the night before. There are also great clues to paying attention to information a teacher gives because it will be on a test: how to write this information down and highlight it. In reading texts for class, Fox reminds students to skim, highlight, and summarize.
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Where's My Stuff? The Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide by Samantha Moss and Lesley Schwartz, Zest Books, 2007.
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Where's My Stuff? The Ultimate Teen Organizing Guide
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“The ultimate organizing guide that shows you how to take control of your school stuff, time and activities, and your room in a step-by-step, easy-to-understand manner.” — Justine MagazineAbout the Author
Samantha Moss is co-author of InSPAration, a book for teens on healthy living, and author of Pottery Barn Flowers and Pottery Barn Photos. Samantha is based in Oakland, California, where she lives with her husband, Boyd, and a shy little dog named Belly. To see what she’s up to, visit her online at samanthamoss.com.Lesley Schwartz is a professional teen organizer, academic coach, and tutor. Additionally, she created a copyrighted customized academic planner now being usedin Bay Area schools. Lesley lives in San Francisco, California. Visit her website at: www.studentorganizationsolutions.com INTERNAL LINK Comments (-1)
Late, Lost, and Unprepared
Late, Lost, and Unprepared: A Parents' Guide to Helping Children with Executive Functioning by Joyce Cooper-Kahn
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Drs. Cooper-Kahn and Dietzel have filled a very important need for parents-- putting the essential concepts of the executive functions into practical words and actions. They have written a book that families have been asking about for years. This practical guide will be a tremendous help to children, teens, and young adults as they learn the key skills to better manage their learning and problem-solving. --Gerard Gioia, Ph.D., Director, Neuropsychology, Children s National Medical CenterHere we have [one of the] first practical manuals for parents that is replete with realistic, science-based, and compassionate recommendations for helping children and young adults weak executive abilities. The authors are to be congratulated for their straightforward, clear, and concise presentation of the material, and their litany of parental recommendations for making accommodations and for managing and improving the self-regulation problems of children.
--Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D., Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
In their powerful and thoughtful book, Drs. Cooper-Kahn and Dietzel have hit a home run for the team of parents and children dealing with organizational issues! This extremely well-written and wide-ranging book will inevitably become the go to guide for parents of children of all ages as they deal with the common problems of following directions, completing work, and monitoring their behavior.
--Patricia O. Quinn, MD , Developmental Pediatrician, Washington, DC, Author of Putting on the Brakes: Understanding and Taking Control of Your ADD
Few adults may know the clinical definition of executive functioning, but parents and educators who interact with a child (or adult) with developmental delays can easily relate to words like disorganized, chronically late, forgetful or impulsive. The label might be Asperger s or ADHD or learning disabilities. These are the often bright kids who seem to never be able to corral their knowledge to meet deadlines or specific assignments. Homework? No problem. Turning it in--well, that s another story. Science lab project? An easy A, if only he didn t leave it to the very last minute to complete.
Late, Lost, and Unprepared delves deeply into the world of executive functioning skills, explaining their role in learning and in critical life skills: time management, impulse control (in words and deeds), cognitive flexibility, and initiation, planning and organizing, among others. Part I of the book widens understanding about EF skills in general, including assessing your child or student s abilities. Part II, the what you can do about it section is page after page of positive strategies, highly practical tips and case studies that cement concepts and learning. A well-organized, well-written book that s sure to become a well-used addition to your home or professional library. --Autism Asperger's Digest, January/February 2009 --Autism Asperger's Digest, January/February 2009
Few adults may know the clinical definition of executive functioning, but parents and educators who interact with a child (or adult) with developmental delays can easily relate to words like disorganized, chronically late, forgetful or impulsive. The label might be Asperger s or ADHD or learning disabilities. These are the often bright kids who seem to never be able to corral their knowledge to meet deadlines or specific assignments. Homework? No problem. Turning it in--well, that s another story. Science lab project? An easy A, if only he didn t leave it to the very last minute to complete.
Late, Lost, and Unprepared delves deeply into the world of executive functioning skills, explaining their role in learning and in critical life skills: --Gerard Gioia, Ph.D., Director, Neuropsychology, Children s National Medical Center
Few adults may know the clinical definition of executive functioning, but parents and educators who interact with a child (or adult) with developmental delays can easily relate to words like disorganized, chronically late, forgetful or impulsive. The label might be Asperger s or ADHD or learning disabilities. These are the often bright kids who seem to never be able to corral their knowledge to meet deadlines or specific assignments. Homework? No problem. Turning it in--well, that s another story. Science lab project? An easy A, if only he didn t leave it to the very last minute to complete.
Late, Lost, and Unprepared delves deeply into the world of executive functioning skills, explaining their role in learning and in critical life skills: time management, impulse control (in words and deeds), cognitive flexibility, and initiation, planning and organizing, among others. Part I of the book widens understanding about EF skills in general, including assessing your child or student s abilities. Part II, the what you can do about it section is page after page of positive strategies, highly practical tips and case studies that cement concepts and learning. A well-organized, well-written book that s sure to become a well-used addition to your home or professional library. --Autism Asperger's Digest, January/February 2009
Drs. Cooper-Kahn and Dietzel have filled a very important need for parents-- putting the essential concepts of the executive functions into practical words and actions. They have written a book that families have been asking about for years. This practical guide will be a tremendous help to children, teens, and young adults as they learn the key skills to better manage their learning and problem-solving. --Gerard Gioia, Ph.D., Director, Neuropsychology, Children s National Medical Center