by Pieces of Learning Staff Development Presenter Carolyn Coil
Texas Legacy Award Finalist 2005
Written to and for students, Coil helps them discover and boost their
strengths; assists them in identifying and improving their weak points; and aids
them in becoming successful achievers.
Coil has updated, revised, and expanded this popular Student Guide that
complements her educator resources Motivating Underachievers and Encouraging
Achievement.
Chapters include explorations, discussions, and student responses to the topics
of Self-confidence, Goal Setting, Motivation, Time Management and Organization,
Study Skills, Tests and Other Assessments, and Dealing with “The System.”
Becoming An Achiever includes Inventory of Characteristics of Achievers; Graphic
Organizer to plan backwards to achieve goals; Checklists to identify learning
styles and modalities; an Organization quiz; Study Skills Checklists,
Techniques, and Suggestions; Test Taking Hints and Rubrics; and Understanding
“The System.”
