designed to help students better understand how knowledge is created in the brain, learn to utilize specific methods which assist the brain to deep learn, and become strong time/self managers. The format of the book exposes students to information about the brain and the development of knowledge.  Then specific skills are presented which help the student to deeply learn what they study: 1) creating a learning journal for each course; 2) active reading; 3) two column note taking with error-focused practice questions; 4) rolling review, error-focused practice questions, and question logs; 5) preparing for and taking exams. Strong time/self management is then taught through helping the student to:1) create a master schedule; 2) utilize monthly calendars to record all due dates and to break up large projects and exam study into smaller portions with assigned due dates; 3) use the integrated planning technique each evening to specifically plan the following day on daily planning forms.Monthly calendars and daily planning forms are provided from August 2012 through December 2013. A moveable "TODAY" marker is included with the book.  As students embrace and utilize the principles found in The Deep Learning Academic Success Planner their level of self management and academic performance is elevated. The format of The Deep Learning Academic Success  Planner has multiple applications. It is a guide/tool which can assist each college and high school student  to maximize their learning and achievement. It can assist those working with college and high school athletes to help them maintain their academic eligibility, those who work in other academic support roles, those who work in college financial aid offices assisting students on academic probation to maintain financial aid, and as a tool for parents to help their children become better prepared for college.

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