Studying is the preparation for learning and understanding.
Study Whiz Pro is a three-step learning progression that organizes student study habits, provokes thinking about new knowledge, and, enriches comprehension in ways that support future learning.
Step One is organizing new knowledge in ways that make sense. This is commonly called studying. The goal of studying is to organize new knowledge in ways that answer the question “what is this?” When we study, we actively create memory traces.
Step Two is using new knowledge for learning. The goal of learning is to increase a student’s capacity to think about new knowledge and convert it into meaning. The question here is, “what does this mean?” When we learn something, we grasp its meaning.
Step Three is understanding. The goal of understanding is to create prior knowledge that can be used in the future. When we understand something we use it for new learning challenges. The question here is, “what if.” Understanding promotes creativity and new ways of thinking and solving problems.
For Students
Study Whiz Pro can be used by individual students to take control of their own learning and help them develop habits of mind that improve their performance in school.
For Parents
It can also be used by parents to support their children’s school work. Or it can be used in home schooling and learning centers as a workbook for helping struggling students improve their academic performance.
For Schools
It can be used by teachers to create engaging classroom activities and as a supplemental text for teaching learning strategies. School districts can use Study Whiz Pro as a transition from Middle School to High School, in mentoring programs, Title 1 programs, and vocational education courses.