4 Ways to Better Grades in School
Have you had one of those “Ah! I get it now!” moments recently? You know, the ones when you hear some piece of advice you’ve heard many times before, only this time it makes sense?
I find that many parents and kids have an “Ah! I get it now!” moment when they finally understand how other students get better grades.
It’s not natural intelligence, better teachers in elementary school or a better seat in class.
Higher grades come from following simple steps each time your child enters a class, does homework and later studies for tests.
These simple steps help students get better grades, attend better schools and land better jobs when it’s over. That’s how powerful they are.
And once they become a habit, they will last a lifetime.
Yet, parents and kids need to be reminded from time to time so that the , “Ah! I get it!” moment comes sooner rather than later.
With competition for top schools and good jobs increasing each year, it’s critical that parents and kids start making the change right now.
Here are four changes that can make a difference immediately.
Tip #1 – Learn how to organize your materials. – Sounds simple, but all great ideas are. Notebooks for each subject, clear notes that are easy to understand later and an assignment book.
Prepare like you want to be the best and you’ll see an immediate improvement. The students that get the best grades are those that have what they need to study at hand. Once they finish with one subject, it’s on to the next. No wasted time.
Tip #2 – Learn how to do homework – Too many kids come home and attack homework with the idea of finishing…not learning. This is a mistake. Homework should be a time to clarify what you are learning; investigate how it ties into what you’ve learned so far; discover what you know and don’t know.
This way, you’re organizing the material in your mind. You’re taking the first step to absorbing what you’ll need later for the test. And when that time comes, you’ll be better prepared.
Tip #3 – Learn to study – There are ways to study that every student should understand. Start with the most important material, classify and organize, summarize, learn to pick out important points.
And most importantly, think about the material as you go over it. Make connections with other topics you’ve covered. You’ll begin to understand with less effort.
Tip #4 – Learn how to memorize efficiently. – In reality, if you follow the first three tips, the memorizing part is basically done. You see, true memorizing strategies don’t occur the night before a test. They are part of the process of learning which, if done correctly, allow you to understand, retain and recall the information without a lot of hard work.
You’ll need memorizing techniques at times but solid preparation is always the first step to understanding.
By combining all four of these suggestions, your child will start to see better grades almost overnight. And the moment will come when you both sit back with smiles on your faces and say, “Ah! I get it!.”
Jim Sarris
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Ways To Get Better Grades In School? [10+ Points for Best Answer]?
I got official exams this year, and I need ways to get much better grades in school. I hope that the people who answer tried these ways.
Thanks alot!
Cindy N
31 Oct 09 at 6:22 pm
study really hard…but make sure you take breaks like every 30 minutes for like 5-10 minutes
hope i helped
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31 Oct 09 at 11:24 pm
The way I studied in school was to go over the material I was to be tested on and tried to relate it to my life or to the world around me. eg.comparing and contrasting events. Hope this helps :]
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summerlandrocks@sbcglobal.net
31 Oct 09 at 11:26 pm
I had A’s in all my classes except for a B in math, and I think the things that helped me the most were very simple. Go to class and pay attention, take good notes and do your homework.
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Chad L
31 Oct 09 at 11:28 pm
In terms of studying for tests, try to make it interesting. If you are intrigued already by the topic of study, looking over notes may be suitable for you. However, in the past I have found myself making little tests, using questions the teacher has used in the past, that I may have gotten wrong, or questions I made from notes.
Que-cards are another great strategy, particularly for definitions. Write the term on one side, and the explanation/definition on the other. Try to answer and identify the term before looking at the reverse side. People, like family members, can replace these cards as they hold your notes and ask you questions.
Being an active studier is another recommendation. Some people have told me chewing gum while studying, and chewing gum during the test will help to trigger your memory. People also find writing things out helps during the process of test preparation, using the muscles in their hands to write onto the page. This action of writing supposedly helps them to remember.
As the answer above has mentioned, it is a good idea to take breaks. Over studying can become useless, for some, referred to as "cramming". I recommend studying in a comfortable environment, particularly one that is quite. This will allow full consentration that will come as a benefit. Try to avoid devices such as your mp3 player, television or other things that may be tempting to draw you away from your school work.
I have been told, placing sticky notes around the house allows you studies to follow you from one to the next, occasionally reading them as you pass. Oraganization is key. Sticky notes can also be used to mark areas in your text or notebook for easy access to information you may feel is significant or that you are unsure about.
My teacher as also mentioned to recognize your strengths, and focus on your weaknesses. Once you have read something, in your nicely recorded notes, try to expand on the thought without looking at the information that will follow on the paper. See how accurate you are, and correct yourself if needed. Asking yourself question and finding the answers is also a great help.
To improve your mark, doing more then is expected on assignments may help to "impress" the teacher, however, you must effectively meet the requirements first. This can also be done on a test, but be cautious of your time. It never feels right to hand in a test that is incomplete.
Best of luck, and try not to stress out too much
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Shon
31 Oct 09 at 11:30 pm