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Ultimate Study Skills for Middle School Success - Grades 6th, 7th, and 8th

Empower your middle schooler with essential skills for academic success! This course covers study habits, time management, note-taking, and test prep, designed specifically for grades 6-8. Boost their confidence and performance in school.

Academy for Gifted Youth

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What's included

40 live meetings

26 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Assignments

1 hour per week. Learners will have in-class assignments. Feedback will be provided as needed.

Certificate of Completion

A certificate will be provided after successful completion of the course.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8

Beginner Level

Class Description

🎓 Ultimate Study Skills for Middle School Success Grades 6th, 7th, and 8th 🎓

🌟 Equip your middle schooler with the skills they need to shine academically! In this fun and interactive course, students will master essential study skills, time management, note-taking strategies, test prep techniques, and more. 

Tailored for grades 6-8, we also provide personalized support for unique learning needs, including ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD.

Class Experience

📚 What will be taught?

Students will master:
📅 Effective study habits & time management
📝 High-quality note-taking methods
🧠 Memorization techniques & focus strategies
📖 Test prep & test-taking strategies
💬 Communication skills with teachers and peers
🌐 Digital citizenship
📘 Reading techniques

🏫 Class Structure:
🎉 Summer Camp Intensive Sessions (August 5 - August 16): Daily sessions covering one unit per day
📅 Weekly Sessions (Starting August 18): Meeting every Sunday, focusing on academic skills and study techniques

👩‍🏫 Teaching Style:
🎤 Interactive and engaging lessons with a mix of lectures, discussions, games, and activities
🎥 Use of slides, video clips, and visual aids to reinforce learning
✨ Personalized feedback and support for each student

🤝 Learner Interaction:
💬 Active participation in class discussions and activities
👥 Opportunities for peer collaboration and group projects
📧 Direct access to the instructor for questions and additional support

🌟 Ready to boost your middle schooler's academic success? Join us for an enriching learning experience that will set them up for a bright future! Enroll today and let's start this exciting journey together! 📚🚀

Learning Goals

📅 Master Time Management: Students will learn how to effectively use a planner, prioritize tasks, and balance school work with extracurricular activities.

📅 Master Time Management: Students will learn how to effectively use a planner, prioritize tasks, and balance school work with extracurricular activities.

Syllabus

40 Lessons

over 40 Weeks

Lesson 1:

1 - 📅 Planning for Success: Mastering Your Planner

 In this lesson, students will learn the importance of using a planner to manage their time effectively. They will be taught how to prioritize tasks and balance schoolwork with extracurricular activities. As an interactive activity, students will create a weekly schedule using a provided digital planner template. They will also participate in a group discussion on the benefits of planning and share their schedules for feedback.

40 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

2 - 🧠 Understanding Motivation and Its Impact on Academics

 This lesson will explore different types of motivation and how they affect academic performance. Students will compare intrinsic and extrinsic motivation through interactive discussions and case studies. They will complete a motivation assessment to identify their personal motivators and set academic goals based on their findings.

40 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

3 - 🏠 Creating Your Ideal Study Space

 Students will learn about the characteristics of an effective study space and how to create one at home. The lesson will cover lighting, organization, and minimizing distractions. For the interactive activity, students will design their ideal study space using a digital drawing tool and share their designs with the class, explaining their choices.

40 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

4 - 🧩 Discovering Your Learning Style

 In this lesson, students will explore various learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) and multiple intelligences. They will take a learning style assessment to determine their preferred learning methods. The interactive activity will involve creating a personalized study plan that incorporates techniques suited to their learning style.

40 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs

This class supports unique learning needs, including ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD, with personalized strategies, visual aids, and structured routines to help all students succeed.

Parental Guidance

This class does not contain any content that may be upsetting or scary to learners. All activities and materials used in the course are age-appropriate and designed to support a safe and inclusive learning environment. We will be using the following external resource: Kahoot: No account is required for students to participate. A second device is optional. No third-party accounts are required for participation in this class.

Pre-Requisites

No prerequisites required. This course is open to all middle school students in grades 6-8, regardless of previous classes or experience.

Academy for Gifted Youth

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