7 Keys To Academic Success

The 7 Keys to Student Success is for students to start believing "they can" achieve their academic greatness-they can be the student they have always desired to become. What is the book all about? This book focuses on those aspects of student success that both directly or indirectly increase personal achievement. How is the book organized? The book has 7 chapters. Each chapter has been organized in a manner that the student, you, will be able to see a practical example, a background story on what I have learned and gone through and then an exercise in which you, the student, can do. The exercises are meant for you to pause, think about the answer, then write it down in the space provided. The book is not only your guide and resource in achieving academic success, but it is also a journal to scribble, jot down and look back at the answers you have written throughout the book.

This book is about my experiences as a student from a low performing student to a PhD degree holder. The content of this book has been designed to challenge students to pursue higher academic excellence and to equip them for life. To maximise the use of this book, you will have to put to use the keys it presents.

""The 7 keys to success is a comprehensive guide to students in pursuit of academic excellence."" H. Ramgoolam, Principal, Barrackpore Secondary, Trinidad, W.I. ""Contains a unique and excellent blend of information and motivation for students...I highly recommend the book."" Kim Forsythe, Principal, Clinton Elementary, Burnaby, B.C., Canada

This book is about my experiences as a student - from a low performing student to a PhD degree holder. The content of this book has been designed to challenge students to pursue higher academic excellence and to equip them for life. To maximise the use of this book, you will have to put to use the keys it presents.

Keys to Academic Success A Guide to Achieve Stellar Performance Many students, when journeying through high school or through higher education contemplate the academic rigors they will face. Whether they are just beginning high school or returning to school after many years away from academia, especially in these times of virtual education, these students may experience some anxieties: • What will I be required to learn? • Am I intelligent enough to learn this? • Will I “fit in”? • How will I accomplish everything the teachers/instructors/professors require of me? • What will my teachers/instructors/professors think of me? • What will they think of my work? • I am not good enough! • I am not smart enough! • What have I gotten myself into? And the anxiety goes on… So, with all these anxieties, how can someone be a successful student? Obviously, we must eliminate the hurdles that are standing in our way. We must unlock the doors to academic success. To do that we need keys. Yes, there are keys to academic success. They can be adapted and utilized at every level of education. In Keys to Academic Success, we will explore eight keys to unlock the doors to Academic Success! Note: Each chapter contains easy bullet-pointed lists, and some chapters contain assignments to assist you in easily implementing these strategies, to achieve your Positive Outcomes, your Stellar Performance.

An Oxford graduate shares his techniques to help students improve their learning skills and achieve their goals in school and in life in general.

Creating a positive classroom learning environment is a complex but necessary task if a teacher wants to cultivate a new, productive classroom culture. By fully realizing the seven keys the author highlights, teachers can establish clearer expectations, enhance instruction and assessment practices, and foster quality relationships with students, thereby maximizing the potential of all students. The book includes helpful stories from teachers, as well as classroom strategies to consider in implementing the keys. With this book, teachers can clearly define the misunderstood concepts of differentiation and enrichment and know how to use these strategies to help all students succeed, no matter their needed level of support. Benefits Read stories from classroom teachers that highlight how each key can help establish a positive learning environment. Explore research and anecdotal evidence that maintains that students who feel connected are more motivated and successful in the classroom. Learn how the effective use of data can minimize both academic and behavioral challenges among students. Discover collaborative practices that can establish common expectations between teachers and their students, so a positive classroom tone is set when the school year starts. Consider tactics teachers can use to record and analyze data on students' progress, to make informed decisions that help students gain proficiency. Peruse the essential practices that teachers should have in their classroom assessment toolbox. Contents Introduction Classroom Culture and Positive Relationships: Precursors to a Positive Learning Environment Classroom Expectations Targeted Instruction Positive Reinforcement Data-Driven Decisions Differentiation and Enrichment Collaborative Teams Connecting to the Schoolwide System Epilogue References and Resources Index