Critical Thinking & Study Skills

Description

Critical Thinking and Study Skills teaches students how to get better grades and higher test scores, and increase their success in high school. Students who already perform well in school will learn new study skills and testing skills that will help them get even better. Students who struggle in school will learn about Success Mindsets, study skills, and testing skills to help them perform at new levels. This course teaches the ACE test-taking method to increase scores on key tests such as the ACT, SAT, and tests for graduation. 

Major Topics and Concepts

Module One: Success Mindsets

Taking action
Growth mindset
Goal setting
Time management
Creative problem-solving
Grit and resilience

Module Two: Study Skills

Organizational skills & tools
Note-taking
Skills for improving memory
Regeneration and mnemonic devices
Tracking progress toward achieving goals

Module Three: Testing Skills

Test preparation
Study skills for high stakes testing
Asking key questions about tests
Challenging yourself to learn more
Elevating on test day

Module Four: Critical Thinking

Critical thinking
2D vs. 3D thinking
The 5Ws
Understanding inferences and making connections
Identify and create balanced arguments
Essay writing