By cherone ( August 27, 2009 at 1:26 pm) · Filed under School, advice, back to school, study
The first few weeks of school are the perfect time to get rid of those bad habits and start afresh. Here is a list of little things you could do that will make a big difference both at school and at home when doing your homework and studying. Use these as goals and set yourself two or three goals every week. You will notice that bit by bit your work will improve and soon you will start to do better in tests! Good Luck!
My Goals Checklist
| I will listen in class. |
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| I will learn how to make better notes. |
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| I will actively take part in classroom discussions. |
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| I will look over the chapter before it’s done in class. |
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| I will review the chapter and notes before doing homework. |
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| I will ask questions when I don’t understand. |
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| I will make sure I take homework down correctly. |
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| I will study for a test two or three days in advance. |
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| The night before a test I will ask someone to help me study. |
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| I will Sit beside someone else for a change! |
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| I will Hand homework in on time. |
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| I will always check and read over work before I hand it in. |
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| I will ask a friend for help, and help my friends when they need me. |
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| I will always make an effort. |
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| I will be positive and smile more often! |
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By cherone ( August 12, 2009 at 11:31 am) · Filed under 10 Tips, advice, back to school, exams
Back to school… Is your child really ready? The uniform and books are the easy part- these tips will help your child succeed in school.
10 Tips for Success in School!
- No plan = no direction. Plan and set goals to get the most out of your time. If you have something to aim for, you will work harder.
- Be positive, your attitude is very powerful, if you view yourself as capable, then you will be capable.
- Avoid negative thinking. No. Never. Can’t. Won’t. Maybe. If. These words hold you back. Stop limiting your potential!
- Don’t find faults, look for solutions – see a bad test result as an opportunity to learn from your mistakes. Mistakes are an essential part of the learning process.
- Stop making up excuses and take responsibility.
- Make a real effort– Don’t be afraid of failure, you only fail when you don’t try – so give everything your best shot.
- Ask questions in class and listen. You make your learning more active this way.
- Prioritise. Don’t let small things eat up your time – spend your time wisely. Focus on improving your weaker areas as well as your strong ones.
- You must really want to succeed, not just hope or wish for success. If you want it, you will work for it.
- Never ever give up.
