When smart kids underachieve in school
by Stanley, Todd
Physical details: v, 197 pages ; 23 cm ISBN:9781618217035; 1618217038.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| 300 - 399 | 371.285 Sta (Browse shelf) | Available | 106735 |
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| 371.2 Wil Educational leadership : | 371.200973 Coo How schools really work : | 371.206789 Pub Public school finance statistics: | 371.285 Sta When smart kids underachieve in school | 371.3 Ane Winning the homework war. | 371.3 Com How to improve your study skills. | 371.3 Klu Easy A's: winning the school game |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-195).
The story of Mike -- How can someone so smart underachieve? -- Profiles of underachievement -- Cause 1: boredom -- Cause 2: social-emotional needs -- Cause 3: not having peers -- Cause 4: home life -- Cause 5: twice-exceptionality -- Cause 6: lack of intrinsic motivation -- Cause 7: lack of skills -- Cause 8: lack of progamming or trained teachers -- Cause 9: not being challenged -- Cause 10: being too smart for their own good -- When gifted students reach their potential.
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