underachievers

Presents a view of underachievement based on attachment theory, describing the warning signs of underachievement in elementary, middle, and high school, explaining how to distinguish underachievement from other problems, exploring the internal world of the underachiever, and presenting a practical program for dealing with the problem.

Presents ideas and helpful hints for teachers of at-risk students to improve scholastic performance and self-esteem.

An illustrated guide to ways of improving study habits with suggestions for writing creative papers, making speeches, doing research, getting good grades and time management.

Chronicles the teaching experiences of Janet Allen, and gives suggestions for helping students who are considered "at risk" learn to like school and take an active role in creating their own curriculum.

An illustrated guide to ways of improving study habits with suggestions for writing creative papers, making speeches, doing research, getting good grades, and time management.

Presents a step-by-step program showing how teachers, parents, and students can work together for student achievement.

Identifies six types of underachievers and offers advice for parents on how to find and direct their child's motivation.

Offers advice to parents on how to help their children overcome learning problems, explaining how to evaluate a child's pattern of learning and identify strengths and weaknesses, and describing strategies for combating underachievement.