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MYSTUDENTSUCCESSLAB
Prentice Hall

ISBN-10: 0137147325
ISBN-13: 9780137147328

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2009
Format: On-line Supplement
Published: 09/10/2008


MyStudentSuccessLab is a fully interactive student learning environment. This easy-to-use, self-guided lab will help your students discover their learning strengths and weaknesses and build the skills they need to succeed in college.  Students can track their academic and personal growth throughout the course, develop self-awareness, practice study and self-management skills outside of class, and learn to set and track goals for continued success.

Course level assessment - Includes a Pre- and Post course test that allows students to gauge their progress over the term

 

Chapter level assessment- Includes Chapter Objectives and a Pre-Test help students prepare to master the topics before they begin the chapter. 

 

E-book with multimedia - The text-specific sites have an e-book that is embedded with MyStudentSuccess icons noting interactive features for each chapter, video with contextual questions, podcasts, reading logs, weblinks, exercises and more.

Interactive Case Study -These problem-solving case studies offer students the chance to apply skills and strategies in an interactive setting. Students will be confronted with situations that occur in the academic and work world and asked to make decisions. Scenarios build higher-order thinking skills and reinforce student success skills in listening, communication, time management, reading, information literacy, and so on.

 

Goal Tracker and Journaling tool helps students set and monitor goals as they move through each chapter and set goals for personal success at the culmination of the course.

 

Chapter comprehension test includes multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and  essay questions, the results of which report to a grade book.

 

 

TOPICS COVERED:

Welcome to College/College Culture

Welcome to College: Opening Doors to Success.

Values, Goals, and Time: Managing Yourself

Learning How You Learn: Making the Most of Your Abilities

 

Academic Skills

Critical, Creative, and Practical Thinking: Solving Problems and Making Decisions

Reading and Studying: Focusing on Content

Listening, Note Taking, and Memory: Taking In, Recording, and Remembering Information

Test Taking: Showing What You Know

Researching and Writing: Gathering and Communicating Ideas

           

Life Skills

Relating to Others: Communicating in a Diverse World 

Personal Wellness: Taking Care of Yourself

 

Career Skills

Managing Money and Career: Reality Resources

Creating Your Life: Building a Successful Future 

 

WITHIN EACH CHAPTER TOPIC:

  • Chapter Objectives
  • Chapter Pre-Assessment
  • E-book (with Multimedia features)
  • Interactive Case Study
  • Journaling and Goal Setting activity
  • Comprehension Test

WITHIN RESOURCES SECTION:

  • Understanding Plagiarism guide 
  • Prentice Hall Planner
  • Student Reflection Journal
  • 10 Ways to Fight Hate
  • Student Success Supersite
  • Strategies for Success CD
  • Online Dictionary

Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students, contact your Pearson Higher Education representative for pricing and ordering information.

This title is a member of the MyStudentSuccessLab Series, which also contains the titles below . You can also visit the MyStudentSuccessLab Series page.

    For courses in Student Success, Freshman Seminar/Orientation.

     

    Now students can get the most out of college and use what they learn to achieve their goals in an everchanging world!  KEYS unlocks every student's potential by focusing on the individual.  No more one size fits all!  This is the only book that truly personalizes the information so every student learns to capitalize on their strengths and bolster their weaknesses by creating a strategic success plan in every aspect of their life.  This invigorating revision focuses on helping students develop their analytical, creative, and practical thinking skills to ensure they achieve their most important goals in College, Career, and Life by building successful intelligence.  The Keys message is simple - When students understand how material will help them get where they want to go, they will become more motivated and able to retain what they learn. The skills readers acquire through using this text will not only help them succeed in colllege, but will also serve them on the job and in life.

     

    Students and Faculty alike are encouraged to visit the central website for all Keys franchise materials, www.carterkeys.com, where you can correspond with the author team, view their speaking calendar, benefit from current articles, and more! 

  • 0136005047Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, 6/E
    Carter, Bishop, Kravits & Block
    © 2009 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 400 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0136005047 | ISBN-13: 9780136005049
    Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

    • For courses in Student Success, Freshman Seminar/Orientation (Ideal for one-credit courses and trimester schools).

     

    Now students can get the most out of college and use what they learn to achieve their goals in an everchanging world!  KEYS unlocks every student's potential by focusing on the individual.  No more one size fits all!  This is the only book that truly personalizes the information so every student learns to capitalize on their strengths and bolster their weaknesses by creating a strategic success plan in every aspect of their life.  This invigorating revision focuses on helping students develop their analytical, creative, and practical thinking skills to ensure they achieve their most important goals in College, Career, and Life by building successful intelligence.  The Keys message is simple - When students understand how material will help them get where they want to go, they will become more motivated and able to retain what they learn. The skills readers acquire through using this text will not only help them succeed in colllege, but will also serve them on the job and in life.

    How does this brief version compare to the full? Keys Brief(8 chapters) vs. Keys Full(12 chapters).

     
    Students and Faculty alike are encouraged to visit the central website for all Keys franchise materials, www.carterkeys.com, where you can correspond with the author team, view their speaking calendar, benefit from current articles, and more! 
  • 0135128463Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills, Brief Edition, 5/E
    Carter, Bishop, Kravits & Block
    © 2009 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 288 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0135128463 | ISBN-13: 9780135128466
    Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

    • MyStudentSuccessLab is a fully interactive student learning environment. This easy-to-use, self-guided lab will help your students discover their learning strengths and weaknesses and build the skills they need to succeed in college.  Students can track their academic and personal growth throughout the course, develop self-awareness, practice study and self-management skills outside of class, and learn to set and track goals for continued success.

  • 0137147325MYSTUDENTSUCCESSLAB
    Prentice Hall
    © 2009 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0137147325 | ISBN-13: 9780137147328
    URL: http://www.mystudentsuccesslab.com
    Brief Description

Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students contact your Pearson Higher Education representative.


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