Reading

5 tips for success

Tip 5

Tip 5: keep a list of questions

When you feel confused about something you’re reading, write down any questions you have. Sometimes your questions are answered as you read further. If not, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Remember, teachers create assignments; they’ve read the text and are familiar with them. When you have specific questions, your teachers can provide answers that will help you better understand the material. Learning is rooted in questions developed and asked by the learner.

Asking questions to yourself, to the teacher and to others, is a great learning method. When you cease to ask questions, you cease to exist to a great extent. Read actively by silently asking questions as you read. Questioning immerses you into the material you are reading and therefore will expand your mental capacities more than almost.

The philosopher Sir Francis bacon said, “Knowledge is power.” Improving your reading comprehension is the key to gaining important knowledge and making the most out of your education. So pick up a book….and a pen.

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5 Tips for Staying Motivated

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To succeed in high School and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated, even when really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay on the right track.

1.   Focus on High-Impact Activities

The key to success in school is staying focused on your course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you start to tackle any of it. Then, make a plan. Although it’s tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that make more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones that you’ll learn the most form. To determine what your priorities are, rank your assignments in the order of their importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy toward those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important, studying for a midterm exam takes priority over writing a paragraph for English class. As you complete each task, think of it as another step on your way to college success.

2.   Create New challenges

     Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what you’re doing. If you’ve been given an assignment similar to one you’ve done in the past, think about it in a different way. if you wrote an essay for a creative writing assignment last year, try a poem this time. For book reports pick a history book instead of another biography.

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Take Control of Homework

So it doesn’t control you

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Keep Things in Perspectives

Know how much weight each assignment or test carries, and use your time accordingly. Don’t waste time, but be wise and smart. Doing the most important things first is being wise and smart.

Get More Involved

Keeps your mind from wandering by taking notes, underlining sections, discussing topics with others to relating your homework to something you’re studying in another class. Learn actively and not passively. Be anxiously engaged in your studies and you will have a great experience. Demonstrate good attitude toward home assignments, and you will begin to love doing it.

Organize he Information

People process information in different ways. Some people like to draw picture or charts to digest information, others prefer to read out loud or make detailed outlines. Try to find the methods that work the best for you. Ask your teacher for recommendations if you’re having trouble.

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