Book excerpt: Johnson and STreet describe a technology of instruction, based on scientific research, that has improved the academic performance of children, adolescents, and adults and 86 schools and agencies throughout the US and Canada. This book combines well-designed instructional materials, fast-paced classroom presentation, and focused practic to fluency. The result is expert and confident learners who apply skills and strategies to think about the world around them, continue to learn on their own, and solve problems of daily living.