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Techniques to Get Better or Good Grades
Attend All Your Classes
Now,
you might think this was an obvious one. But I speak from experience when I say
that many students skip classes for one reason or another. But if you want good
grades, there are several reasons why you should attend all your classes:
Absorb classroom material
Even if the professor follows the
textbook pretty closely, sitting in the classroom and listening to the
lectures/discussions will help you absorb the materials.
Make presence known/participate
One of the benefits of going to
college should be that you form a mentoring relationship with some of your
professors, and that's not going to happen if you don't attend the classes. And
often faculty have participation points (or bonus points), so beyond just
attending, make an effort to be involved in the class discussions.
Earn attendance points
Many professors have attendance
policies, so you can have a direct impact on your grade simply by attending.
Don't forget to sit close to the front
Historically, those
who do are usually the best students.
Use Time Wisely
Even
if you do not procrastinate and are the most organized person in the world,
time can be one of your biggest enemies in college. Here are some tips for
using time wisely:
Tackle harder work first
Yes, tackle the harder stuff first so
that you are sure to have enough time to complete it. You'll feel a greater
sense of accomplishment completing the work in this order.
Take breaks as reward for work
Reward yourself for completing a
major task by taking a break and chatting with a friend or watching some
television. Not only are the breaks good motivation to help you complete
something, you'll also be more refreshed to tackle the next bit of work after a
break.
Break larger projects into smaller, easy-to-accomplish pieces
If
you have a massive term paper due at the end of the semester, break up the work
into smaller chunks and assign deadlines to each part.
Do not overextend yourself
Learn to say no. Besides all your
academic work, you will also be asked to get involved in all sorts of clubs and
organizations while in college -- and at some point, you will have to learn to
say no to some requests of your time.
Work hard to play hard
One of my favorite students used to say
that she worked hard so that she would have the time to play hard -- and that's
a good balance. Just make sure you do the work FIRST.
Find a good place to focus on your
schoolwork
Maintaining
focus during the days before a final can make the difference between just
passing a course and getting a top grade. One of the best ways to maintain
focus is finding somewhere to study that does not have any distractions.
Having
a comfortable and controlled environment where you can focus on your studies
should be an important part of your final exam preparation. This could be in
the library, a common area in your residence hall, or even a café. What matters
most is that it’s a place where you can concentrate as you study.
Classroom Management
Teaching
can be both a rewarding and challenging job — and one of the difficulties that
arise is classroom management. Effective classroom management is crucial to
being able to teach and pass on knowledge to the next generation. If you’re a
teacher, or thinking of getting a degree in Education, these
classroom management strategies can help provide a meaningful learning
environment for both teacher and student.
1.
Demonstrate The Ideal Behavior You Want To See
Modeling
ideal behavior teaches students how to act properly in a classroom environment.
This can include speaking politely to others, such as other staff and students,
keeping electronics out of sight during class time, and handling conflict calmly
and respectfully.
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