Take Control Of Homework So it doesn't control you(Part 1)

 Take Control Of Homework

So it doesn’t control you(Part 1)

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Although very few students love homework, it does serve a purpose. Homework helps you:

ü  Reinforce what you’ve learned during the day

ü  Build study habits that are essential on college

ü  Prepare for your classes

ü  Get a sense of progress

Here  are some tips you deal with homework more efficiently:

·   Set The Mood: create a good study area with everything you need(for example, a calculator). If you don’t have a quiet place at home, try your school or local library.

•           Know Where To Begin: Make a list of everything you need to do, and note all deadlines. Do the more difficult assignments first, so you don’t have to face them at the end.
•          Study At The Same Time Every Day: Even if you don’t have homework every night, use the time to review notes. If sitting down to work is part of your normal routine, you’ll approach it with less dread. Also, you’ll become a pro at using time Productively.

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Note—Taking Strategies (Part 4)

Note—Taking Strategies (Part 4)

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For Review

Once you’ve done all of the above, you’ll find you’ve created your own personalized study guide. Cover the main section of the page and use the key words and questions in the left margin as a quiz.

Stick To It

Review your notes the day you take them and all your notes once a week. That way, you won’t need to study as much when it’s test time. you’ve been doing the work all along. Try out the Cornell system, but if it doesn’t work for you, experiment with other methods. Ask your classmates how they take notes or ask a teacher for advice. Taking good notes requires practice, like any other skill. And the more you work at it now, the more prepared you’ll be to take notes in college.

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Distance Education: is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 4)

Distance Education: is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 4)

Emphasis on The Written World

Most of the communication, as well as the course work, in distance-learning classes is written. That’s a plus, because the focus on the written word gives you the opportunity to develop as a writer—and strong writing skills are essential  to academic success. However, if writing is serious weakness for you, virtual learning may not be the best educational option until improve your skills. Yes, most of distance education is the written word; therefore, you need to be a good reader, love to read, and love writing also. Most of your assignments will be written and submitted to the instructor in the written format. Your penmanship needs to be excellent, spelling great, sentence structure above average, vocabulary  extraordinary. You need to have online access with reliable equipment. If your Internet communications at home isn’t working, you can’t do online education from home and will need to go to someplace where you do have access to the internet.

Decide Whether It’s Right for You

Distance education isn’t for everyone, but it just might be for you. you really should seek it out and give it a try. You never know until you try. You might even fall in love with distance education. While distance education may be the perfect alternative for some students, it’s not the right choice for everyone. So carefully consider your unique needs and interest and give distanced education a try; then decide if it’s right for you.

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Distance Education: Is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 3)

Distance Education: Is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 3)

Challenging Aspects of Distance Education

v Lack of in-person interaction: some educators argue that both teacher-student and student-student contact are essential to learning. in a distance-learning classroom, you may be able to participate in class discussion online in chat rooms, message boards or Web conferences—but it’s not the same as being with other students in a classroom.

v Different levels of quality: many distance-education programs supply an excellent learning experience, but others may not. Research any program before signing on to make sure it’s rigorous enough. If you are choosing your own program, look into its accreditation before enrolling.

v The need to self-start: Distance education lets you make your own schedules. if you have a hard time getting motivated, this might not be the ideal educational setting for you.

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Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 2)

Distance Education: Is a Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 2)

Positive Aspects of Distance Education

·        Independence and time management: Taking courses online lets you hone your ability to work on your own. You also gain experience in managing your time efficiently.

·        A flexible schedule: Schools can only provide a certain number of class periods in a single school day, and there may not be enough time for you to take everything you want. Because distance lets you take classes outside regular school hours, it gives you the flexibility to explore all your areas of interest.

·        Advanced and specialized classes: Some schools can’t provide  advanced or specialized classes. Distance education gives you the chance to gain experience in areas that would otherwise remain out of reach.

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Distance Education: Is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 1)

Distance Education: Is A Virtual Classroom For You? (Part 1)

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You may want to take a class that your high school doesn’t offer. Under some circumstances, you can enroll in the class—through distance learning.

Distance education means taking a class without being physically present where it is being taught. Internet-based technology lets students participate in lectures and class sessions online from almost anywhere.

Some high schools agree to recognize distance-learning credits when  they don’t have the resources to offer a course themselves. Distance education is often used to increase options in rural and for AP® courses.

For you, it might mean doing self-tutorial at home in the evening, or participating in a class that is 1,000 miles away, along with other high school students. Check with your school counselor to see what’s available.

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Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 5)

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 5)

Additional Tips

Although working and going to schools is challenging, it can be a rewarding experience if you use some foresight. These tips can help you handle the situation and make the most of your time:

v  Discuss your plans with your family. Balancing the demands of school and work is easier with their support.

v  Stay shortly; don’t commit to working a lot of hours immediately.

v  Avoid time conflicts by planning your class and work schedules as far ahead of time as possible.

v  Use your time efficiently. You can use 10 minutes waiting in a line to go over a few pages of assigned reading. If your job has a lot of down time and your boss has no objection, you can use slow periods to do schoolwork.

v  If you commute to your job on public transportation, bring your schoolwork with you so you can work along the way.

v  Be flexible and willing to make sacrifices. You may have to cut down on some other things you’d like to do because of your school and work commitments.

v  If you have too much on your plate, admit it. Then cut back as needed.

v  Schedule relaxation time. everyone needs some downtime to stay happy and healthy.

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Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 4)

Balancing High School and Part-Time Work (Part 4)

He reminds students that “the activities and courses students choose vary considerably, so it’s important for young people to keep their individual situations clearly in mind.” McGowan continues. “For the fact that they won’t have as much time during performance seasons. Students athletes need to remember the times of the year that they’ll be tied up with games and practices. Other students who are in classes that make considerable demands outside of the classroom must keep that really in mind.”

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Selecting Your Courses (Part 6)

Selecting Your Courses (Part 6)

Success in AP can also  help you in other ways. AP helps you stand out in the admission process and offers the opportunity to learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in the world. Learn more about the AP program.

For More Help in Choosing Courses :Use College Search to look up a specific college’s academic requirements to be sure you are on track to attend  college of your choice. If you have concerns about your class schedule or progress in school, set up a meeting with your school counselor, teacher or adviser. There are many resources to help you with this process, and with achieving your personal, college and career goals. Without goals, you mender all sorts of directions. Goals give you purpose, direction, enthusiasm, and passion for that which you really desire. Define your goals deliberately evaluate your goals often and make changes as necessary, work hard to achieve your goals, and continue working hard until you can actually do reach your goals.

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Selecting Your College Courses (Part 5)

Selecting Your College Courses (Part 5)

The Arts

Research indicates that students who participate in the arts often do better in school and on standardized tests. The arts help you recognize patterns, discern differences and similarities, and exercise your mind in unique ways, often outside a traditional classroom setting.  

Many colleges require or recommend one or two semesters in the arts. Good choices include studio arts, dance, music, drama. Many students have talents an extraordinary abilities in the arts. Students look within their own repertoire of talents and identify their artistic abilities and take college classes to develop their talents.

Advanced Placement Program (AP)

To be sure you are ready to take on college-level; work, enroll in the most challenging courses you can in high school, such as honors or AP courses. Research consistently shows that students who score a 3.0 or higher on an AP exam typically experience greater academic success and college graduation rates than students who don’t take AP.

Work hard in your righteous pursuits, and you will reap the benefits of self-fulfillment and job satisfaction. Don’t take shortcuts just to “get by”, instead, take challenging and difficult roads (courses) and reach higher mountain peaks of achievement.

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Selecting Your Courses (Part 4)

Selecting Your Courses (Part 4)

Social Studies

You can better understand local and world events that are happening now by studying the culture and history that has shaped them. Here is a suggested course plan:

v  U.S History (Two Semesters)

v  U.S Government (one Semester)

v  World History or Geography (one Semester)

v  One Additional semester in the above or other areas

Foreign Languages

Solid foreign language study shows colleges you’re willing to stretch beyond the basics. Many colleges require at least two years of study in the same foreign language, and some prefer more.

Learning foreign language can be a challenge but is exciting. Repetition is the key to learning a language, and having conversations with others speaking the same language is the best way to learn this new language. Repetition in a fun way will build your skills thoroughly  as you seek to master new languages.

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Selecting College Courses (Part 3)

Selecting College Courses (Part 3)

Science

Science teaches you to think analytically and apply theories to reality. Colleges want to see that you’ve taken at least three years of Laboratory science classes. A good combination includes two semesters of each of the following sciences:

v  Biology

v  Chemistry or physics

v  Earth/Space Science

More competitive schools expect you to take four years of lab science courses. You can add two semesters in one of the following subjects:

v  Chemistry or Physics ( the science you didn’t already study)

v  Advanced Biology

v  Advanced Chemistry

v  Advanced Physics

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Selecting Your Courses (Part 2)

Selecting Your Courses (Part 2)

The following subjects and classes are standard fare for success in high school and beyond, whether you plan to attend a four-year or two-year college.

English (Language Arts)

Take English every year. Traditional courses, such as American and English Literature, help you improve your writing skills, reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Math

You need algebra and geometry to succeed on college entrance  exams and in college math classes--- and in many careers. Take them early on. That way, you’ll be able to enroll in advanced science and math in high school, and show colleges you’re ready for higher-level work.

Most colleges look for students who have taken three years of math in highly school. The more competitive ones require or recommended four years. Each school has its own program, but some of the courses typically offered are:

v  Algebra I

v  Algebra II

v  Geometry

v  Trigonometry

v  Calculus

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Selecting Your Courses: Recommended Classes for College Success (Part 1)

Selecting Your Courses: Recommended Classes for College Success (Part 1)

The academic rigor of your high school courses is an important factor in the college admission process. College admission officers see your high school course schedule  as a blueprint of your education. They’re looking for a solid foundation of learning that you can build on in college.

To create that information, take at least five solid academic classes every semester. Start with the basics and then move on to advanced courses. Challenging yourself is part of what makes school fun; but you need a firm grasp of the fundamentals before going on to more advanced work.

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Study For Multiple Exams Part 1

Study For Multiple Exams Part 1

How I study for multiple exams, deal with multiple projects: really it is time management that I explained above. If I see I have multiple things due or study for all the same time I spread out my time beforehand. For example, if I have a test on Monday, and 2 test Tuesday then I will study for my Monday test Thursday and part of Friday. Start studying for my other test on the second half of Friday and part of Saturday, then my second Tuesday test on Saturday as well and part of Sunday. Then Sunday night I can review for my Monday test because I already studied for it. When that test is over I can begin reviewing for the other tests. My overall study method: I try to break it up over several days or at least two. I get bogged down if I try to pull an all nighter. How I’ve overcome an initial bad grade: if I received a low grade I probably knew it was coming because I didn’t prepare properly or I didn’t use the right study habit for that class. I usually try to go over what I did wrong and sometime discuss with the teacher what I can do differently on the next exam or what they suggest I do to for studying for the next exam.

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Sarah’s Academic Success Story Part 2

Sarah’s Academic Success Story Part 2

My test study method: I have different strategies different for different types of test or subjects. For me, any type of math is exceptionally difficult so I had to spend extra time on that. I would go back through the homework problems focusing on the problems that I had extra difficulty on. Many times I would ask the teacher for any additional study materials they could provide. If it was a class that required memorization or applying concepts I would create a sort of a study guide for myself many times focusing on what were key focal points in the class. If I knew there were going to be essays I would try to take the terms and apply them to an example or create different questions on the concepts focused on throughout the semester.

My time management secret; I always, always, always carry a planner with me. I even use different color highlighters to show what each event on my calendar is for. For example, pink is personal, yellow is school, orange is work, blue is for appointments and green is for my sorority. Although I use white-out frequently, I can see in bright yellow that if I have that project for finance due on Tuesday, I need to start working on it on [the previous] Wednesday so I can just get it done. My friends have always been amazed at how early I get things accomplished but that is really all I do.
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Sarah’s Academic Success Story Part 1

Sarah’s Academic Success Story Part 1

Time management became a key factor in my study skills for college. In high school, there were times I was able to study for an hour or two the night before a test and get away with it. This was not the case in college. I made sure in college I was prepared for each class. Sometimes that meant writing out the terms for the chapter we read (even if when it isn't required) to better understand them. That way when the midterm or test comes around I was able to understand what I was studying. I started talking excellent notes in class in college. I may have done this in high school, but in college I started typing up the notes after class. This helped me remember what I just went over in class then when I had a test one week later I was more likely to remember then as well.

My overall study method: Structured. One thing I learned I had to adapt or change my study method according to the class. I couldn't study for a Religion Class the same way I studied a Finance Class. But making sure I had enough time to study for each class—even if it meant carrying a planner with me at all times was a big part of my success.

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Work Together Part 3

Work Together Part 3

Here are my final words of wisdom for students who want to get better grades in college. A big thing that not many will say is to ask for help if you needed it. It’s not a bad thing if you don’t do anything about it. Plan your time out so you are completing everything that needs to get done and leave time to double check. Write things down and have good time management skills. Ask for help is probably the biggest thing I can say though. If you don’t understand, go to office hours or find a classmate that does understand and is willing to help you. If you try hard, it will come to you. I find myself thinking that I would have try harder to fail than I try to succeed. It is something that is within me to succeed. If that is not who you are, then hopefully things that I have done can that success is something amazing to find! Good luck!

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Work Together Part 2

Work Together Part 2

English, math, foreign language tips: for math, all I can say is do the problems assigned. It is the only way to practice and that’s really all it is for math. It’s the same for chemistry; if you do the practice problems you will understand the material so much better because those subjects are not just memorization like history, you need to be able to apply what you have learned in practical situations. As for English, I am no longer taking it, but I would say to leave yourself plenty of time to write essays and papers. They take time to get all the information out of your head and onto the page, so don’t leave them until the last second.

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Work Together Part 1

Work Together Part 1

I can and will work as part of the team as everyone in the team is willing to do his work. I don’t like having to pick up the slack, but I will if I know that my grade will be harmed otherwise. My greatest academic was in my first semester when I had to write a 10-12 page research paper. It was the longest paper I had ever been assigned and I was a little scared. Also, it was the first paper where they did like, here you go, just write about something. I had to argue in favor of or against something, but I could be anything from the sky is blue to hypnotism. I wrote mine on hypnotism. I worked on this paper for weeks and weeks. Every night I would be doing research or writing. I put so much effort into this paper. It ended up being just under 12 pages but I was full on information. In turned up it in and when I got it back a week or so later, I had received the first A+ of my college career. All my hard work paid off because I got the grade I deserved. I was really happy and proud of myself.

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