- it
doesn't hurt to be a couple of chapters ahead of the class. Read the assigned
text religiously. Note down parts that you don't understand. Look up unfamiliar
words in dictionary.
-reading is not enough. teachers often
give other explanations that make the lessons clearer. Class discussions and
activities also serve to illustrate new ideas and concepts.
-you don't have to take down each and
every word that your teacher says. The secret to effective note-taking is to
edit information. just jot down key words along with important phrases and
ideas exchanged in class.
- UNDERSTAND, DON'T MEMORIZED
- students have the tendency to just
memorized everything in their books without necessarily understanding the
concepts. If you just memorized, you're more likely to forget. if you
understand, you'll never forget.
- if you don't understand something, ask your teacher immediately. That's what he's there for, to make sure you learn. If you think further discussion is necessary, ask for an appointment.
- when you get home, study your lessons like you're going to have a quiz the next day- even if you're not. Reviewing the day's lessons will help condition your mind and improve your memory.
- cramming only adds to the tension and pressure of tests and more often than not results in low grades. Erase this word from your vocabulary. Prepare for your tests days ahead of time.
- block of a section of your time for reviewing lessons and doing homework daily.
- subjects with a lot of problem solving, particularly in Math, requires a lot of practice. You won't become good in Math by reading or watching others solve problems. You have to do it yourself. Expose yourself to different kinds of problems so that you're prepared for whatever your teacher throws at you.
