Orem Library

Uses cartoon characters such as Smarty Marty, The Underachiever, Mr. Motivation Masher, and Commander Confidence to enliven this lecture on how to improve study skills and perform better in school. StudySmarts will defeat the unteachables, produce better grades, promote less stress, and provoke more fun. Concepts taught: self-worth, motivation, organization, note-taking, memory techniques, reading strategies, test-taking secrets, learning styles,...

In 1983, students and parents at a suburban Bratislava middle school must decide whether to go against new teacher Miss Drazdechova, a high-ranking official of the Communist Party who is tying pupils' grades to how helpful their families can be with favors. Not recommended for ages under 17 without parental permission.