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Ways to Get Good Grades In High School and College

Ways to Get Good Grades In High School and College. Successful People. “Successful people have learned to make themselves do the thing that has to be done when it has to be done, whether they like it or not.” - Aldous Huxley. Warning:.

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Ways to Get Good Grades In High School and College

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  1. Ways to Get Good Grades In High School and College

  2. Successful People “Successful people have learned to make themselves do the thing that has to be done when it has to be done, whether they like it or not.” - Aldous Huxley

  3. Warning: The first seven tips require no additional studying on your part. By following these simple steps, your teachers will perceive you as a “good student” which will result in higher grades. Teachers have known for years that these tips work, but have been sworn not to share them with their students because they have nothing to do with studying. These tips have been leaked to the general public by students who have had to figure them out on their own.

  4. Sitting up front sends the message that you care about your education • You are less distracted • You get more help from teacher Sit Up Front

  5. Leaning back in seat, crossed arms, and legs pointed in the wrong direction send the message that you don’t care • Lean forward • Sit up • Legs point to teacher Watch Your Body Language

  6. Smiling makes everyone more comfortable…even the teacher Smile

  7. Ask questions • Participating keeps your mind focused • Volunteer before you are called on Participate

  8. Makes you appear interested and engaged in the lesson • Teachers perceives you as a “good student” Nod Your Head/Appear You are Thinking

  9. Eye contact sends the message that you are listening Eye Contact

  10. Teachers are human too. Simple conversation establishes a connection with the teacher • Visit college professors during office hours Talk to Your Teacher

  11. Take Cornell Notes Be an Active Listener

  12. Which package would you choose? • Neatly written essays, on average, receive 1 letter grade higher than sloppy essays Appearance Counts B A A B

  13. Notebook • Backpack • Room • Desk – file your old notes and graded papers Be Organized

  14. When you’re absent you miss content and possible assignments, quizzes/tests, or other information not found on the syllabus • Simply put, if you attend class regularly, you do better in class Zero Absences Attendance = Higher Grades

  15. Think about the story of the hare and the tortoise. Slow and steady wins the race. • Don’t give up Persistence Counts

  16. Planners and to-do lists keep your time organized Use a Planner and To-do Lists

  17. Studying for shorter periods of time with breaks in between increases the amount of content you will retain Study for Shorter Periods of Time Study Time: 60 Minutes Retain 5-10 Minutes Retain 5-10 Minutes Study Time: 20 Minutes Retain 5-10 Minutes Retain 5-10 Minutes Break 5 Minutes Study Time: 20 Minutes Retain 5-10 Minutes Retain 5-10 Minutes

  18. Study each page of Cornell notes for 1 minute each day until you have a test. 1 Minute a Day

  19. Teachers are human. Sometimes errors occur. • Save graded assignments incase assignments didn’t make it into the grade book • Know the grading scale – some assignments are more important than others Check Your Grades

  20. Get the phone # and email address of classmates • You are responsible for assignments you missed • Ask teacher or other students for notes and assignments Absence ≠ Day Off dclarke@nuview.k12.ca.us Mr. Clarke, I was absent today from AVID today. Could you please e-mail me any assignments I missed. Thanks, John Q. Student

  21. Tutoring • Tutorials • Teacher Help • Study Group • Counselors Get Help When You Need It

  22. Skip questions you don’t know and come back to them • Eliminate incorrect answers for multiple choice • Go with your gut feeling Know How to Take Tests

  23. If you are asked to write a paper, type it. • If you are asked to write a 1-3 page paper, make sure it is at least 3 pages • If the reading is “optional”, do it Go Above and Beyond

  24. Homework helps you understand what was taught in class. • Whether it is graded or not, doing homework will help you on tests Do Your Homework

  25. Negative behavior labels you as a “bad student” even if you are intelligent • If, for example, hats, gum, cell phones, MP3 players bother your teacher, don’t have them in class Observe Class Rules

  26. Use some of the ideas you learned in this lecture, online research, and interview others to write and illustrate a booklet with 21 of the best ways to get good grades On Your Own

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