Select two of the ten major types of study skills: describe them, and explain two strategies to develop those skills with learners with disabilities

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Answer 1

The ten study skills include reading at different rates, listening, note taking/outlining, report writing, making oral presentations, using graphic aids, test taking, using the library, locating and using reference materials, managing time, using organizational skills, and managing behavior.
The two discussed below include:
(i) Reading at Different Rates
Various terms are used to describe the different reading rates, reading rates include skimming, scanning, rapid reading, normal reading, and careful, or study-type, reading. Skimming refers to a fast-paced reading rate used to grasp the general idea of material. Normal rate is used when students must identify details or relationships, solve a problem, or find answers to specific questions. Careful or study-type reading is a slow rate used to master details, retain or evaluate information, follow directions, or perform other similar tasks. The nature of the material being read helps determine the need for varied reading rates; different activities also require different reading rates.
Two strategies to teach reading skills are:
a. RARE—Review selection questions; Answer all questions known; Read the selection; Express answers to remaining questions. RARE emphasizes reading for a specific purpose while focusing on acquiring answers to selection questions initially not known.

b. PQ4R—Preview, question, read, reflect, recite, review. PQ4R may assist students to become more discriminating readers.

(ii) Test-taking skills are those abilities necessary to (a) prepare and study for tests, (b) take tests, and (c) review completed and graded test results. They are important to ensure that tests accurately measure students’ knowledge rather than their poor test-taking abilities. Test-taking skills include reading and following directions, thinking through questions prior to recording responses, and proofreading and checking answers.
Two strategies to teach test taking skills are:
a. PIRATES—Prepare to succeed; Inspect instructions carefully; Read entire question, remember memory strategies, and reduce choices; Answer question or leave until later; Turn back to the abandoned items; Estimate unknown answers by avoiding absolutes and eliminating similar choices; Survey to ensure that all items have a response. PIRATES may assist learners to more carefully and successfully complete tests.
b. SCORER—Schedule time effectively; Identify clue words; Omit difficult items until end; Read carefully; Estimate answers requiring calculations; Review work and responses. This test-taking strategy provides a structure for completing various tests by assisting students to carefully and systematically complete test items.