Study Skills Curriculum for Grades 9–12
Research-Based Strategies for General and Special Education Students
Strong study skills are teachable. This comprehensive, research-based curriculum helps high school students become more independent, strategic, and confident learners. It can be used in general education classrooms, special education programs, academic support periods, counseling groups, mentoring, or individual intervention.
What This Resource Includes
• 12 structured instructional units
• Differentiated supports and extensions in every lesson
• Student worksheets for planning, organization, active reading, note-taking, retrieval practice, memory, and test preparation
• Quick-reference study and test-taking guides
• Dedicated AP course and exam strategies, including multiple-choice and free-response planning
• AP exam mapping, practice analysis, and eight-week countdown worksheets
• Student pre/post self-assessment and teacher progress-monitoring tools
• Family guidance for supporting independence without taking over
The curriculum emphasizes evidence-supported approaches such as retrieval practice, spaced practice, self-explanation, worked examples, feedback, and metacognitive reflection. It also includes explicit scaffolds for students who benefit from chunking, visual supports, reduced task demands, structured prompts, repeated modeling, and gradual release toward independence.
The complete curriculum is proprietary material developed by Bell Educational Consulting and Mentoring Services, LLC. It is not available for public download or reproduction. Please contact Bell Educational Consulting to discuss consultation, implementation support, or authorized use.
For educational use. AP course formats and testing requirements may change; users should confirm current information through the College Board.
